| General | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Leica | Canon |
| Model | X Vario | PowerShot SX160 IS |
| Predecessor Model | Leica X2 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.5 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,500 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Superfine, Fine |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 70 mm | 28 - 448 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 2.5x | 16x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.4 | f/3.5 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/3200 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Front Curtain Rear Curtain Slow sync Studio | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 3.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| 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 SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1320 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.7 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 78 |
| Video | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74") | 111 x 73 x 44 mm (4.37 x 2.87 x 1.73") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) | 291 g (0.64 lb / 10.26 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 8.5 x 6.6" | 6.3 x 5.5 x 2.9" |
| Package Weight | 5 lb |
| Power and Storage | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BP-DC8 | 2 x AA |
| Battery Life | 450 shots | 380 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Leica X Vario | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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