Clicky

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
Leica V-Lux 2
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX60 HS V-Lux 2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX60 HS

 V-Lux 2 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX60 HS V-Lux 2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX60 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
52
manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
62
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (520g)
Photography Glossary

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSLeica V-Lux 2
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