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Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched May 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2500 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 21 months later than the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A2500 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A2500

 V-Lux 30 A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A2500 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2500 versus the V-Lux 30.

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and V-Lux 30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (219g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A2500Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-05-26
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 220 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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