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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Other Name is Typ112
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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD960 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the C and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS grades versus the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Leica C

 SD960 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SD960 IS

 C SD960 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2009Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Leica C

 SD960 IS C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the C.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and C is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and C.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The SD960 IS features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica C Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Leica C Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica C Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Leica C
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
39
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISLeica C
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Leica C
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS Typ112
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch - $1,299