Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 40

Following is a extensive review of the Canon G3 X and Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G3 X was released 3 years after the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G3 X grades against the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X provides outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 X compared to the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and V-Lux 40 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 X due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G3 X should have an edge in sensor innovation.