Leica C vs Sony S980

Below, we are contrasting the Leica C vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the C (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The C was revealed 4 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the C scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C vs Sony S980 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the C against the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and S980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The C has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher C is going to have an edge in sensor tech.