Canon SX520 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 2 years after the V-Lux 3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX520 HS scores versus the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and V-Lux 3 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and V-Lux 3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.