Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX420 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 5 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX420 IS grades vs the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and V-Lux 20 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and V-Lux 20.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.