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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 11 months prior to the V-Lux 20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX200 IS V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 V-Lux 20 SX200 IS 
IntroducedApril 2010May 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX200 IS V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and V-Lux 20 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $779