Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 12 months later than the V-Lux 30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX150 IS scores against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the V-Lux 30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and V-Lux 30 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX150 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.