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Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 20 months before the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS scores vs the V-Lux 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX10 IS V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX10 IS

 V-Lux 2 SX10 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX10 IS V-Lux 2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS against the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and V-Lux 2 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
has face detection autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (600g)
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (520g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (600 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Leica V-Lux 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 520g (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $1,000