Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Launched December 2011
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 4

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was introduced 2 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3
SX600 HS | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | December 2011 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX600 HS
V-Lux 3 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
SX600 HS | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Canon SX600 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the V-Lux 3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and V-Lux 3 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and V-Lux 3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Leica V-Lux 3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-12-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | BP-DC 9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $949 |