Canon A3200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A3200 IS and Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades against the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and V-Lux 30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.