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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3000 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3000 IS was revealed 8 months before the D-LUX 5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3000 IS matches up against the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A3000 IS D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 D-LUX 5 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 A3000 IS D-LUX 5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS versus the D-LUX 5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and D-LUX 5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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