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Canon S95 vs Leica C

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon S95 vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Typ112
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Canon S95 vs Leica C Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S95 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S95 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the C which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S95 scores against the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Leica C

 S95 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon S95

 C S95 
LaunchedSeptember 2013November 2010Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Leica C

 S95 C 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon S95 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S95 and the C.

Canon S95 vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and C.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Leica C to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography highlights
Leica C Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Leica C
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography information
Leica C Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Leica C Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging advice
Leica C Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon S95 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot S95Leica C
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Leica C
Also called - Typ112
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - One
Cost at launch $495 $1,299