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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 4 months after the V-Lux 30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Leica V-Lux 30

		

		

			
 SX40 HS V-Lux 30 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 SX40 HS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 30

		

		

			
 SX40 HS V-Lux 30 
RevealedSeptember 2011May 2011Same generation
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS vs the V-Lux 30.
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 30 is 64 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detection focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
49
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than others (600 grams)
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
55
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (600g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery power (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
41
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
57
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than others (600g)
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $900