Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 20 months later than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS scores vs the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX50 HS versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS vs the V-Lux 30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and V-Lux 30 is 65 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and V-Lux 30.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.