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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(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
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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX130 IS V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX130 IS

 V-Lux 2 SX130 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX130 IS V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2010Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
61
lighter than others (308g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
51
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISLeica V-Lux 2
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