Canon SX540 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX540 HS and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years after the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS grades against the V-Lux 40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys 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) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and V-Lux 40 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.