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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed May 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 9 months later than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A2300 V-Lux 30 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2011Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A2300

 V-Lux 30 A2300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A2300 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A2300 and the V-Lux 30.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
31
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A2300Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 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 dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
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 1 1
Cost at release $139 $900