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Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced May 2011
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Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon D10 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 23 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D10 matches up vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 D10 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon D10

 V-Lux 30 D10 
AnnouncedMay 2011July 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Leica V-Lux 30

 D10 V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 against the V-Lux 30.

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and V-Lux 30 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
32
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon D10 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot D10Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $900