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Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Released September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A800 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very well matched but the A800 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A800 was released 4 months after the D-LUX 5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A800 grades against the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 A800 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A800

 D-LUX 5 A800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Leica D-LUX 5

 A800 D-LUX 5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon A800 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A800 vs the D-LUX 5.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The A800 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
29
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (300 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography features
55
great battery (300 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
26
great battery (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging info
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Canon A800 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot A800Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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