Reasons to choose PowerShot A520
Released in 2005, PowerShot A520 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A520
vs Leica D-LUX
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
PowerShot A52025 mm²
D-LUX- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A520 and D-LUX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A520MetricD-LUX
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.52 µmPixel pitch2.79 µm
6.37 µm²Pixel area7.76 µm²
15.7 MP/cm²Pixel density12.88 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
180 gWeight204 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A520 and D-LUX have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A520 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A520 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX
Released in 2003, D-LUX has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.