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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very well matched but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the D-LUX 5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 SX200 IS D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SX200 IS

 D-LUX 5 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010May 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 SX200 IS D-LUX 5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the D-LUX 5.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and D-LUX 5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX200 IS will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography factors
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (271g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $799