Canon SX20 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX20 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 10 months before the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS scores versus the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and V-Lux 30 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and V-Lux 30.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.