Canon SX230 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 11 months after the D-LUX 5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon SX230 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX230 HS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.