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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 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
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Canon SX730 HS
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX740 HS versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 6 years later than the V-Lux 3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the V-Lux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Leica V-Lux 3

 SX740 HS V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJuly 2018December 2011More recent by 81 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon SX740 HS

 V-Lux 3 SX740 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 3

 SX740 HS V-Lux 3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the V-Lux 3.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 3 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 3.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 3
48
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than others (299g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery power (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (265 CIPA)
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Leica V-Lux 3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-31 2011-12-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
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 265 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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