Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- Launched May 2011

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A1400 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1400 was manufactured 2 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1400 matches up against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Leica V-Lux 30
A1400 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A1400
V-Lux 30 | A1400 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Leica V-Lux 30
A1400 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1400 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A1400 against the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and V-Lux 30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher A1400 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
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 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 | 150 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $109 | $900 |