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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 9 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS grades against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SX130 IS V-Lux 30 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SX130 IS

 V-Lux 30 SX130 IS 
IntroducedMay 2011August 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 30

 SX130 IS V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features 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) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and V-Lux 30 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (308 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $900