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Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38

Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R50 was unveiled 12 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R50 matches up against the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Leica D-LUX 5

					

					

						
 R50 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023September 2010More modern by 151 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 D-LUX 5 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Leica D-LUX 5

					

					

						
 R50 D-LUX 5 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R50 and the D-LUX 5.
Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and D-LUX 5 is 75 and 88 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and D-LUX 5.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R50 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger R50 should have an edge in sensor technology.

						Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography factors
82
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
40
 manual focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/1.63")
 heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.63")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography info
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
59
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (271g)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
52
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.63")
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
77
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 no image stabilization
29
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Canon R50 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon EOS R50Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R50 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2023-02-08 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 37 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 7.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $679 $799