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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
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
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A2100 IS D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A2100 IS

 D-LUX 5 A2100 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 A2100 IS D-LUX 5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (271g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISLeica D-LUX 5
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