Canon A3300 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A3300 IS and Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3300 IS scores versus the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS and Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS vs the V-Lux 40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.