Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C
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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Leica C. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Leica C
SD960 IS | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SD960 IS
C | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Leica C
SD960 IS | C | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Leica C | |
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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 |