Canon SX720 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the V-Lux 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the V-Lux 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and V-Lux 2 is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and V-Lux 2.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.