Leica C-Lux vs Sony S2000

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony S2000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the C-Lux (1") and S2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 8 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the C-Lux scores versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C-Lux versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the C-Lux and the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and S2000 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and S2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C-Lux using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica C-Lux will deliver extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C-Lux will have an advantage in sensor tech.