Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was released 7 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS vs the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 30 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.