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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 2 months after the V-Lux 20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX210 IS V-Lux 20 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX210 IS

 V-Lux 20 SX210 IS 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX210 IS V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJune 2010April 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and V-Lux 20 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
37
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
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 All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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