Canon A2300 vs Leica Digilux 3

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A2300 and Leica Digilux 3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2300 was released 5 years after the Digilux 3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2300 being a Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2300 matches up vs the Digilux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Leica Digilux 3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the Digilux 3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and Digilux 3 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and Digilux 3.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A2300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.