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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 4 years after the V-Lux 20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS matches up against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX400 IS V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJuly 2014April 2010Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX400 IS

 V-Lux 20 SX400 IS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX400 IS V-Lux 20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS against the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and V-Lux 20 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $779