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Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 9 months later than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A1300 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2011Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A1300

 V-Lux 30 A1300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A1300 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1300 against the V-Lux 30.

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A1300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A1300Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $900