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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS grades against the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SX1 IS V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX1 IS

 V-Lux 40 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2012March 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

 SX1 IS V-Lux 40 

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the V-Lux 40.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and V-Lux 40 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (615 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (210 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (615 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (210g)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (615g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $699