Canon SX40 HS vs Leica X2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica X2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and X2 (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and X2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was released 7 months before the X2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX40 HS grades against the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Leica X2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Leica X2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the X2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and X2 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and X2.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica X2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.