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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Launched April 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 16 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20

          

          

            
 SX230 HS V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJuly 2011April 2010More modern by 16 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 V-Lux 20 SX230 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 20

          

          

            
 SX230 HS V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the V-Lux 20.
Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and V-Lux 20 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and V-Lux 20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher SX230 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
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 you can focus manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography advice
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
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 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic port
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (218g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $779