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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
  • Introduced May 2016
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 4 years after the V-Lux 40 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SX620 HS V-Lux 40 
RevealedMay 2016May 2012Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX620 HS

 V-Lux 40 SX620 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 40

 SX620 HS V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the V-Lux 40.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $699