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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 3 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS scores against the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX210 IS V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX210 IS

 V-Lux 2 SX210 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX210 IS V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJune 2010September 2010Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and V-Lux 2 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (520g)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Leica V-Lux 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-09-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $226 $1,000