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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
Leica V-Lux 30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SX410 IS V-Lux 30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2011More 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 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 30

 SX410 IS V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (185 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
61
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (185 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (185 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISLeica V-Lux 30
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