Canon SL3 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SL3 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SL3 was revealed 9 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SL3 matches up against the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SL3 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL3 versus the V-Lux 20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and V-Lux 20 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and V-Lux 20.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SL3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SL3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.