Leica S2 has a
38.0MP Medium format (45 x 30 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon SD1300 IS has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor.
Leica S2's sensor provides 26MP more than Canon SD1300 IS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the S2 and SD1300 IS sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica S2 and Canon SD1300 IS Cameras
As seen above, Leica S2 has a 48.1x Larger sensor area than Canon SD1300 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 S2
or the
Canon SD1300 IS ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(Medium format versus 1/2.3-inch),
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.
