Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Let's look closer at the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 16 months before the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS matches up against the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the V-Lux 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and V-Lux 2 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and V-Lux 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 2 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.