Canon SL2 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SL2 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was introduced 2 years later than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 matches up vs the D-Lux Typ 109 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The whole galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SL2 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the D-Lux Typ 109.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will render more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.