Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the V-Lux 40 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS scores vs the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.