Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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![Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS/Canon-SX620-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched May 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced April 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX620 HS scores against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20
SX620 HS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX620 HS
V-Lux 20 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
SX620 HS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS versus the V-Lux 20.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and V-Lux 20.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX620-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 295 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $279 | $779 |