Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 4 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX420 IS against the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and V-Lux 30 is 80 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.