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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX610 HS V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX610 HS

 V-Lux 2 SX610 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX610 HS V-Lux 2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS against the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and V-Lux 2 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (191 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
51
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (520 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-09-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $214 $1,000