Canon SX280 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX280 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 16 months after the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX280 HS scores versus the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS and the V-Lux 3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and V-Lux 3.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.