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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS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
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX740 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was manufactured 8 years after the V-Lux 20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX740 HS scores versus the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 SX740 HS V-Lux 20 
RevealedJuly 2018April 2010More modern by 101 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SX740 HS

 V-Lux 20 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 20

 SX740 HS V-Lux 20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the V-Lux 20.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 20 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 20.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to result in more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography factors
48
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
terrible battery life (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (265 shots)
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX740 HS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-07-31 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $779