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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SX30 IS V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX30 IS

 V-Lux 40 SX30 IS 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper 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 

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).

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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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (601g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (601g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (210g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
50
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISLeica V-Lux 40
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