Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 15 months before the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and V-Lux 20 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.