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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched February 2015
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years after the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS scores vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SX410 IS V-Lux 40 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2012Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX410 IS

 V-Lux 40 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

 SX410 IS V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS against the V-Lux 40.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and V-Lux 40 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (210 grams)
has focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 20 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
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 185 pictures 210 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $699