Canon SX720 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the V-Lux 3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and V-Lux 3 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and V-Lux 3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.