Leica X Vario vs Canon PowerShot A1200

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      Specifications

      General Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      BrandLeicaCanon
      ModelX VarioPowerShot A1200
      Predecessor ModelLeica X2
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,50080 - 1,600
      Photo Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      ProcessorDIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32724000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 10804000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 70 mm28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom2.5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4f/2.8 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (tunnel)
      Shutter Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Studio
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      DxO Low Light ISO1320
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Dimensions133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74")98 x 63 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 8.5 x 6.6"
      Package Weight5 lb
      Power and Storage Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Battery PackBP-DC82 x AA
      Battery Life450 shots200 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
      Other Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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