Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 15 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the V-Lux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica V-Lux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and V-Lux 3 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.