Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX170 IS was introduced 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS scores versus the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5
SX170 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | September 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SX170 IS
D-LUX 5 | SX170 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
SX170 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the D-LUX 5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and D-LUX 5 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and D-LUX 5.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX170 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $799 |