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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3000 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A3000 IS V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A3000 IS

 V-Lux 30 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2011January 2010Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 30

 A3000 IS V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS and the V-Lux 30.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $900