Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
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- 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
- Announced May 2012
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SX40 HS was launched 7 months prior to the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX40 HS matches up against the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 40. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40
SX40 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX40 HS
V-Lux 40 | SX40 HS | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | September 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
SX40 HS | V-Lux 40 |
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS against the V-Lux 40.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 40 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 40.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 210g (0.46 pounds) |
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 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 shots | 210 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $330 | $699 |