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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 9 months after the S2100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony S2100

 D-LUX 5 S2100 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S2100 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony S2100

 D-LUX 5 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the S2100.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and S2100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony S2100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography information
Sony S2100 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony S2100
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $799 $0