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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX60 HS V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2010More recent by 54 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX60 HS

 V-Lux 20 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX60 HS V-Lux 20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and V-Lux 20 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
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pretty wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (650g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2010-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $549 $779