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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A3000 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the V-Lux 40 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3000 IS grades versus the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 A3000 IS V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A3000 IS

 V-Lux 40 A3000 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

 A3000 IS V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS and the V-Lux 40.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and V-Lux 40 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options 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
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $699