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Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 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
  • Released November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Successor is Canon S100
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S95 and Leica M Edition 60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and M Edition 60 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was released 4 years before the M Edition 60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S95 grades vs the M Edition 60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Leica M Edition 60

 S95 M Edition 60 

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Canon S95

 M Edition 60 S95 
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Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S95 and Leica M Edition 60

 S95 M Edition 60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S95 against the M Edition 60.

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and M Edition 60 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and M Edition 60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Leica M Edition 60 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography features
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S95
Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging info
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon S95 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Leica M Edition 60
 Canon PowerShot S95Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Leica M Edition 60
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-11-23 2014-09-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 59
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - Single
Cost at release $495 -