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Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
43

Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX260 HS and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 6 months after the V-Lux 3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS scores vs the V-Lux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3

					

					

						
 SX260 HS V-Lux 3 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX260 HS

					

					

						
 V-Lux 3 SX260 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Leica V-Lux 3

					

					

						
 SX260 HS V-Lux 3 
IntroducedJune 2012December 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS and Leica V-Lux 3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the V-Lux 3.
Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and V-Lux 3.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the release date  of the cameras into account.

						Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
37
 manual focus
 features face detection focusing
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (231g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (230 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (230 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
 better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
41
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (230 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (231g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Leica V-Lux 3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2011-12-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" 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 life 230 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $949