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Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
75
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was brought out 11 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the R50 scores against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 R50 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedFebruary 2023May 2011Fresher by 143 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon R50

 V-Lux 30 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Leica V-Lux 30

 R50 V-Lux 30 
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the V-Lux 30.

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and V-Lux 30 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will render more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger R50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
77
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
84
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon EOS R50Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R50 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2023-02-08 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 32000 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 370 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $679 $900