Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 years before the V-Lux 30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and V-Lux 30 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.