Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Leica D-LUX 4

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G11 and Leica D-LUX 4 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
Leica D-LUX 4 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G11Leica D-LUX 4
BrandCanonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberG11D-LUX 4
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112109
Width (mm)4827
Height (mm)7660
Weight (g)400228
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G10-
SuccessorCanon G12-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3246.24
Sensor width (mm)7.67.85
Sensor height (mm)5.75.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.98
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score47-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)169-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical elementLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0024.00 - 60.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)52.5
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Multi-area with face detection and tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • flash
  • halogen
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Lanscaspe, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
-
Included memory (MB)-50
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.29-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.54-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.75-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390380
Battery form factorProprietary NB-7LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp2/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresArticulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction-



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