Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very close but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A2100 IS was manufactured 19 months before the D-LUX 5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores vs the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5
A2100 IS | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A2100 IS
D-LUX 5 | A2100 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
A2100 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the D-LUX 5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and D-LUX 5 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and D-LUX 5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2100 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon A2100 IS will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $220 | $799 |