Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 4 years after the V-Lux 3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX420 IS scores versus the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys external measurements 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 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and V-Lux 3 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and V-Lux 3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.