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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A1100 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A1100 IS was released 19 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS grades vs the D-LUX 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A1100 IS D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A1100 IS

 D-LUX 5 A1100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 A1100 IS D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS and the D-LUX 5.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1100 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A1100 IS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Leica D-LUX 5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $799