Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX1 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 18 months prior to the V-Lux 2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX1 IS scores vs the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS against the V-Lux 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and V-Lux 2 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.