Leica M-D Typ 262 has a
24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro processor. On the other hand, Canon 170 IS has a
20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.
Below you can see the M-D Typ 262 and 170 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica M-D Typ 262 and Canon 170 IS Cameras
As seen above, Leica M-D Typ 262 has a 30.5x Larger sensor area than Canon 170 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Leica M-D Typ 262
or the
Canon 170 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(Full frame versus 1/2.3' ),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
