Reasons to choose C (Typ112)
Released in 2013, C (Typ112) has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica C (Typ112)
vs Leica V-Lux 4
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
C (Typ112)28 mm²
V-Lux 4- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The C (Typ112) has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C (Typ112)MetricV-Lux 4
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
195 gWeight590 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageInternal storage
BP-DC14BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C (Typ112) has the larger sensor area. The C (Typ112) has the lighter body. The C (Typ112) and V-Lux 4 have the same effective resolution. The C (Typ112) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose V-Lux 4
Released in 2012, V-Lux 4 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.