Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
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- 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
- Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A2300 was manufactured 17 months after the D-LUX 5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2300 matches up against the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| A2300 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A2300
| D-LUX 5 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Leica D-LUX 5
| A2300 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 versus the D-LUX 5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and D-LUX 5.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2300 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon A2300 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A2300 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 life | 210 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $139 | $799 |
