Clicky

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SX30 IS was launched 5 months after the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS grades versus the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20

		

		

			
 SX30 IS V-Lux 20 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 20 SX30 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 20

		

		

			
 SX30 IS V-Lux 20 
IntroducedSeptember 2010April 2010Same age
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS and the V-Lux 20.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 20 is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 20.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX30 IS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than others in class (601 grams)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (218g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Sports Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
43
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
58
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (601 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
41
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
38
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
 heavier than others in class (601 grams)
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	

		

			
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601g (1.32 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $779