Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS/Canon-SX50-HS-front.jpg)
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67 Imaging
37 Features
52 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX50 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX50 HS
V-Lux 2 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX50 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS against the V-Lux 2.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and V-Lux 2 is 65 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and V-Lux 2.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-15 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | 520 gr (1.15 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $429 | $1,000 |