Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Leica V-Lux 30
R50 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | February 2023 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 143 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon R50
V-Lux 30 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Leica V-Lux 30
R50 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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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 |