Canon A3200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.