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Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was launched 20 months later than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the N scores versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Leica V-Lux 30

 N V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon N

 V-Lux 30 N 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Leica V-Lux 30

 N V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon N has outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the N against the V-Lux 30.

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent N will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
72
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon N vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot NLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot N Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $900