Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the V-Lux 40.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and V-Lux 40 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.