Canon SX710 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS scores against the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer 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) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS and the V-Lux 20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and V-Lux 20 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.