Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 4 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the V-Lux 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and V-Lux 2 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.