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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX40 HS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured within a month of the V-Lux 2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the V-Lux 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX30 IS V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX30 IS

 V-Lux 2 SX30 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX30 IS V-Lux 2 
RevealedSeptember 2010September 2010Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS against the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 2 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (601g)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (601 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
41
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
50
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (601g)
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (520 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Leica V-Lux 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" 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 model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $1,000