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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 3 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX400 IS V-Lux 2 
IntroducedJuly 2014September 2010More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX400 IS

 V-Lux 2 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX400 IS V-Lux 2 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and V-Lux 2 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX400 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography highlights
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
51
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 190 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $1,000