Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony S2100
D-LUX 5 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Leica D-LUX 5
S2100 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony S2100
D-LUX 5 | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |