Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 15 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS and the V-Lux 3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 3 is 64 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 3.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX30 IS to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.