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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
Leica V-Lux 2
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX240 HS V-Lux 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 17 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX240 HS

 V-Lux 2 SX240 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX240 HS V-Lux 2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSLeica V-Lux 2
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