Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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![Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS/Canon-SX40-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2011
- Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Released September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX40 HS was announced 12 months after the V-Lux 2 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS scores versus the V-Lux 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX40 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX40 HS
V-Lux 2 | SX40 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX40 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS against the V-Lux 2.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 2 is 64 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 2.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lb) | 520 grams (1.15 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | $1,000 |