Canon S95 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was brought out 4 years earlier than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S95 scores against the D-Lux Typ 109 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S95 has outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 against the D-Lux Typ 109.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and D-Lux Typ 109.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will resolve extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.