Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very similar but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD1200 IS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5
SD1200 IS | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SD1200 IS
D-LUX 5 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
SD1200 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the D-LUX 5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and D-LUX 5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 271g (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $250 | $799 |