Canon S120 vs Leica D-Lux 7

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon S120 versus Leica D-Lux 7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was revealed 6 years before the D-Lux 7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S120 being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S120 scores vs the D-Lux 7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Leica D-Lux 7. The full galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon S120 provides external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 7 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 versus Leica D-Lux 7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S120 against the D-Lux 7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and D-Lux 7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and D-Lux 7.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.