Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40
93 Imaging
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45 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released May 2012
Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX600 HS was brought out 21 months later than the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS scores vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40
SX600 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX600 HS
V-Lux 40 | SX600 HS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
SX600 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the V-Lux 40.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and V-Lux 40.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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)) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 210 shots |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $699 |