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Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon A810 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 9 months after the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A810 scores vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A810 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2011Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon A810

 V-Lux 30 A810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Leica V-Lux 30

 A810 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A810 against the V-Lux 30.

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A810 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
64
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (219g)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot A810Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-05-26
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171g (0.38 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $900