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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
Leica V-Lux 3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3

 SX600 HS V-Lux 3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX600 HS

 V-Lux 3 SX600 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 3

 SX600 HS V-Lux 3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (188 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
56
great battery power (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540g)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than average (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSLeica V-Lux 3
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