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Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 2 years after the V-Lux 3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores against the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3

 SX700 HS V-Lux 3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014December 2011More modern by 27 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX700 HS

 V-Lux 3 SX700 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Leica V-Lux 3

 SX700 HS V-Lux 3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS vs the V-Lux 3.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and V-Lux 3 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-12-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 250 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $949