Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 5 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS against the V-Lux 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 2 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.