Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Launched September 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
- Launched September 2010
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 3

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS scores against the V-Lux 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX60 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX60 HS
V-Lux 2 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX60 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the V-Lux 2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and V-Lux 2 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and V-Lux 2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-09-16 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.4fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 lb) | 520 grams (1.15 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $549 | $1,000 |