Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Released May 2011

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was introduced 3 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX410 IS grades versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30
SX410 IS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SX410 IS
V-Lux 30 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
SX410 IS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and V-Lux 30 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and V-Lux 30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | 185 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $199 | $900 |