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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
88 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90 Imaging
36 Features
46 Overall
40

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 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 SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 2 years after the V-Lux 30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS grades against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30

          

          

            
 SX170 IS V-Lux 30 
IntroducedAugust 2013May 2011Newer by 28 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 V-Lux 30 SX170 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Leica V-Lux 30

          

          

            
 SX170 IS V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has got external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS vs the V-Lux 30.
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and V-Lux 30 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and V-Lux 30.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
29
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (251g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than average (219 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
48
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
68
 lighter than competitors in class (251g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (448mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (219g)
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (251g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone port
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (219g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
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 options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 300 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $900