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Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1200 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A1200 was introduced 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 matches up against the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A1200 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A1200

 D-LUX 5 A1200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Leica D-LUX 5

 A1200 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1200 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1200 versus the D-LUX 5.

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and D-LUX 5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and D-LUX 5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1200 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A1200 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
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offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
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offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography details
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really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Canon A1200 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A1200Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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