Canon S100 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a extended overview of the Canon S100 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was revealed 7 months after the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 grades against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 & Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.