Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40
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![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2018
(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
- Launched May 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX70 HS was introduced 6 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up against the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40
SX70 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 78 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX70 HS
V-Lux 40 | SX70 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
SX70 HS | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS offers external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the V-Lux 40.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 40 is 63 and 92 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 40.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-09-20 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 lb) | 210g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $550 | $699 |