Canon SX20 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX20 IS and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 22 months before the V-Lux 40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS grades against the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX20 IS and Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS against the V-Lux 40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and V-Lux 40 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.