Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very similar 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 30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX510 HS grades versus the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and V-Lux 30 is 80 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.