Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 5 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX540 HS scores vs the V-Lux 20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior 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) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the V-Lux 20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 20 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.