Canon SD3500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 3 years before the V-Lux 40 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS and the V-Lux 40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and V-Lux 40 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.