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Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 7 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS grades vs the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX730 HS V-Lux 20 
RevealedApril 2017April 2010Fresher by 85 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX730 HS

 V-Lux 20 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX730 HS V-Lux 20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS and the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and V-Lux 20 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and V-Lux 20.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $779