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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2100 IS grades vs the V-Lux 40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 A2100 IS V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A2100 IS

 V-Lux 40 A2100 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

 A2100 IS V-Lux 40 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS vs the V-Lux 40.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $220 $699