Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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36 Features
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Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX10 IS | V-Lux 2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX10 IS
V-Lux 2 | SX10 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX10 IS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
See the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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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 |