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Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 3 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D30 matches up vs the V-Lux 20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 D30 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon D30

 V-Lux 20 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Leica V-Lux 20

 D30 V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 versus the V-Lux 20.

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and V-Lux 20 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and V-Lux 20.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer D30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot D30Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $779