Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was brought out 17 months after the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX240 HS scores versus the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX240 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX240 HS
V-Lux 2 | SX240 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX240 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the V-Lux 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and V-Lux 2 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and V-Lux 2.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 520 gr (1.15 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,000 |