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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 8 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX70 HS V-Lux 2 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2010Newer by 98 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX70 HS

 V-Lux 2 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX70 HS V-Lux 2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has sizing of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 2 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
54
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
64
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
64
rather wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
51
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (520 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
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 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) 520 grams (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 pictures -
Battery format Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $1,000