Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 2 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and V-Lux 40 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and V-Lux 40.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.