Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced April 2010
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX500 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades against the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20
| SX500 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | April 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX500 IS
| V-Lux 20 | SX500 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
| SX500 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the V-Lux 20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and V-Lux 20 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and V-Lux 20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2010-04-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 1 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1600 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 341g (0.75 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 195 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $299 | $779 |