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Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 SD1200 IS D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 D-LUX 5 SD1200 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 SD1200 IS D-LUX 5 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISLeica D-LUX 5
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