Canon A1300 vs Leica X-U

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A1300 vs Leica X-U, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the X-U (16MP) is very close but the A1300 (1/2.3") and X-U (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The A1300 was manufactured 5 years prior to the X-U and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 grades versus the X-U with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 vs Leica X-U in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the X-U.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and X-U is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and X-U.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The A1300 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older A1300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.