Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced April 2010

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX150 IS scores against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20
SX150 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX150 IS
V-Lux 20 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
SX150 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS and the V-Lux 20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and V-Lux 20 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and V-Lux 20.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | 130 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $249 | $779 |