Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 7 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS versus the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 30 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.