Leica CL vs Leica C

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      Specifications

      General Leica CL Leica C
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelCLC
      MSRP$2795 (body only), $3795 (w/18mm lens), $3995 (w/18-56mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica CL Leica C
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.7 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels24.96 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.24 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,00080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Leica CL Leica C
      ProcessorMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution6014 x 40144000 x 3000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica CL Leica C
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica CL Leica C
      Lens MountLeica TL
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom7.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica CL Leica C
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica CL Leica C
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.11x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot200k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-4 to +4
      Shutter Leica CL Leica C
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/25000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 140 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica CL Leica C
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica CL Leica C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Leica CL Leica C
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica CL Leica C
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica CL Leica C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Leica CL Leica C
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica CL Leica C
      Dimensions131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77")103 x 63 x 28 mm (4.06 x 2.48 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.85 x 8.6 x 7.1"6.5 x 5.5 x 3.2"
      Package Weight3.915 lb1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Leica CL Leica C
      Battery PackBP-DC12
      Battery Life220 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage87 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Leica CL Leica C
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Aluminum


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