Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 21 months after the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides physical 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 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and V-Lux 3 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX510 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.