Canon S110 vs Leica V-Lux 30

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

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.