Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 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
- Announced September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX130 IS was launched at a similar time to the V-Lux 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS scores vs the V-Lux 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX130 IS | V-Lux 2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX130 IS
V-Lux 2 | SX130 IS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX130 IS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | September 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the V-Lux 2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and V-Lux 2 is 85 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and V-Lux 2.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 lbs) | 520 gr (1.15 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $1,000 |