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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Introduced September 2018
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
  • Revealed April 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX70 HS was released 8 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX70 HS V-Lux 20 
RevealedSeptember 2018April 2010Newer by 103 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX70 HS

 V-Lux 20 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX70 HS V-Lux 20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside measurements 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 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS and the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 20 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 20.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (608 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
64
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than average (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average (608 grams)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2010-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $550 $779