Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 6 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up against the V-Lux 3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features outside 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) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS vs the V-Lux 3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 3 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.