Canon 1D X II vs Leica V-Lux 40

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 1D X II versus Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 1D X II was released 3 years after the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D X II scores vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X II enjoys physical dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D X II against the V-Lux 40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and V-Lux 40 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer 1D X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.