Canon A2400 IS vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon A2400 IS and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS grades against the D-Lux Typ 109 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the D-Lux Typ 109.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and D-Lux Typ 109 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will resolve more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.