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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 2 months before the V-Lux 3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS grades versus the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3

 SX40 HS V-Lux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX40 HS

 V-Lux 3 SX40 HS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 3

 SX40 HS V-Lux 3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011December 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 3 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600g)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography info
42
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography features
54
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography info
38
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Leica V-Lux 3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $330 $949