Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Leica V-Lux 30
A2500 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A2500
V-Lux 30 | A2500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Leica V-Lux 30
A2500 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon A2500 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $109 | $900 |