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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX500 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 4 months after the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 SX500 IS V-Lux 40 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 SX500 IS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 SX500 IS V-Lux 40 
LaunchedAugust 2012May 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS against the V-Lux 40.
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and V-Lux 40 is 80 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and V-Lux 40.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
36
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
45
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (195 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
60
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 features touch to focus
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
46
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery power (195 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/1600s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
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 One One
Cost at release $299 $699