Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and V-Lux 20 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX510 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.