Canon A2400 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A2400 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was brought out 17 months after the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS against the D-LUX 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2400 IS will render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.