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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD960 IS versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched but the SD960 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The SD960 IS was released 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD960 IS grades against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Leica D-Lux 6

 SD960 IS D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon SD960 IS

 D-Lux 6 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Manual focus 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 D-Lux 6

 SD960 IS D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS provides external dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS and the D-Lux 6.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and D-Lux 6.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD960 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SD960 IS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography features
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Leica D-Lux 6
Alternative name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost - $1,600