Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3
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36 Features
55 Overall
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67 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Updated by Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Launched December 2011
- Old Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX50 HS was introduced 14 months after the V-Lux 3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX50 HS grades versus the V-Lux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3
SX50 HS | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | December 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX50 HS
V-Lux 3 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
SX50 HS | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS vs the V-Lux 3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and V-Lux 3 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and V-Lux 3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX50 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Leica V-Lux 3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-15 | 2011-12-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | BP-DC 9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $429 | $949 |