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

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

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 4 ×
Canon PowerShot G11 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 4Canon PowerShot G11
BrandLeicaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
1↑Model numberD-LUX 4G11
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109112
Width (mm)2748
Height (mm)6076
Weight (g)228400
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon G10
Successor-Canon G12
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2443.32
Sensor width (mm)7.857.6
Sensor height (mm)5.895.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.982.08
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-47
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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 1 aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 60.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.55
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.12 - 0.36
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 typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • flash
  • halogen
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Lanscaspe, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Sports, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
  • 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
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-13 ft./50cm-4.0m (T)
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 typebuilt-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)380390
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L 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 features-Articulating LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, HDMI Out, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction



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