Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 18 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS scores vs the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the V-Lux 20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 20 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX40 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.