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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the V-Lux 3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX150 IS scores versus the V-Lux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Leica V-Lux 3

 SX150 IS V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX150 IS

 V-Lux 3 SX150 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 3

 SX150 IS V-Lux 3 
RevealedMay 2012December 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS against the V-Lux 3.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and V-Lux 3 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
62
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-12-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 shots 410 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $949