Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica X2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica X2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and X2 (16MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and X2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 21 months earlier than the X2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the X2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Leica X2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica X2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the X2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and X2 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and X2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD4000 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica X2 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.