Canon SX280 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 23 months after the V-Lux 30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS grades versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.