Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
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- 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
- Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released May 2012
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe SX30 IS was announced 20 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS scores versus the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40
SX30 IS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX30 IS
V-Lux 40 | SX30 IS | |||
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Released | May 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
SX30 IS | V-Lux 40 |
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Canon SX30 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the V-Lux 40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 40 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 40.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-14 | 2012-05-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 210 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $400 | $699 |