Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

The following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 21 months after the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the V-Lux 30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and V-Lux 30.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.