Canon SX130 IS vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS scores against the D-Lux Typ 109 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and D-Lux Typ 109 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and D-Lux Typ 109.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will give extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.