Canon SX520 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 3 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the D-LUX 5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and D-LUX 5 is 69 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.