Canon SX280 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX280 HS scores versus the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS and the V-Lux 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and V-Lux 2 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.