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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 7 years after the V-Lux 2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX740 HS scores vs the V-Lux 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2

 SX740 HS V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2010Newer by 96 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX740 HS

 V-Lux 2 SX740 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 2

 SX740 HS V-Lux 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS versus the V-Lux 2.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 2 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 2.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
terrible battery (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (265 per charge)
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging advice
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
51
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSLeica V-Lux 2
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Leica V-Lux 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $1,000