Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 2 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores against the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the V-Lux 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and V-Lux 2 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.