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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years after the D-LUX 5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades vs the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 SX620 HS D-LUX 5 
LaunchedMay 2016September 2010Newer by 69 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 D-LUX 5 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Leica D-LUX 5

 SX620 HS D-LUX 5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions 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 SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the D-LUX 5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX620 HS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competitors (182g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (271g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (271g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-05-10 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $799