Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX700 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 3 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS against the V-Lux 20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and V-Lux 20 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and V-Lux 20.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.