Canon S95 vs Leica C
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92 Imaging
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Canon S95 vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon S95 vs Leica C Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Leica C. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Leica C
S95 | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon S95
C | S95 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | Newer by 34 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Leica C
S95 | C | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon S95 and Leica C in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Leica C | |
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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 |