Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 3 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the V-Lux 40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.