Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
- Launched February 2015
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40
SX410 IS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer 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 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
SX410 IS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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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 |