Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5
SX200 IS | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SX200 IS
D-LUX 5 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
SX200 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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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 |