Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 2 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 330 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.