Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Increase to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced January 2020
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is very similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX530 HS was revealed 6 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades versus the V-Lux 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Leica V-Lux 5
SX530 HS | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Canon SX530 HS
V-Lux 5 | SX530 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | January 2015 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 461k | Clearer display (+779k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 5
SX530 HS | V-Lux 5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS against the V-Lux 5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and V-Lux 5 is 69 and 55 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and V-Lux 5.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX530 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Leica V-Lux 5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2020-01-17 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12500 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.6 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 360 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $379 | $1,550 |