Canon SX220 HS vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is relatively similar but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX220 HS was manufactured 4 years before the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX220 HS matches up versus the D-Lux Typ 109 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and D-Lux Typ 109 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX220 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.