Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was launched 9 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS scores vs the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Leica V-Lux 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the V-Lux 5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 5 is 64 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 5.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.