Canon SX700 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.