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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 2 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS scores versus the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 SX600 HS V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SX600 HS

 V-Lux 30 SX600 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 30

 SX600 HS V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS versus the V-Lux 30.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than others (219g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $900