Canon SX520 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has proportions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the V-Lux 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and V-Lux 2 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.