Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 4 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX540 HS grades vs the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside measurements 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 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS and the V-Lux 30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 30 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.