Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 months before the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.