Canon SD3500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 2 months before the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.