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Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
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
  • Launched May 2011
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A1400 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A1400

 V-Lux 30 A1400 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A1400 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A1400Leica V-Lux 30
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