Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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![Canon PowerShot S110 front Canon PowerShot S110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S110/Canon-S110-front.jpg)
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Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Announced September 2012
- Superseded the Canon S100
- Successor is Canon S120
(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
- Announced May 2011
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Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon S110 and Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
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The S110 was launched 16 months later than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S110 scores versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Leica V-Lux 30
S110 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon S110
V-Lux 30 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Leica V-Lux 30
S110 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S110 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S110 and the V-Lux 30.
![Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and V-Lux 30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S110 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S110-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S110 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $900 |