Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 17 months after the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the V-Lux 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the V-Lux 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 2 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.