Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 8 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX30 IS matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS vs the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 30 is 64 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 30.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.