Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20
SX200 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX200 IS
V-Lux 20 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
SX200 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |