Canon SD970 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD970 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 3 years prior to the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD970 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.