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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 6 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS grades against the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Leica V-Lux 40

 SX740 HS V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedJuly 2018May 2012Fresher by 76 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon SX740 HS

 V-Lux 40 SX740 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 40

 SX740 HS V-Lux 40 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS offers 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 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the V-Lux 40.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 40 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (210g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX740 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
75
lighter than others in class (299g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
not so great battery pack (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (210g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (265 CIPA)
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $699