Canon A3100 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3100 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was launched 8 months before the D-LUX 5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the D-LUX 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and D-LUX 5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3100 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon A3100 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.