Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Renewed by Leica V-Lux 3
Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX220 HS was unveiled 5 months after the V-Lux 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX220 HS scores versus the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Leica V-Lux 2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Leica V-Lux 2
SX220 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon SX220 HS
V-Lux 2 | SX220 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Leica V-Lux 2
SX220 HS | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | September 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS and the V-Lux 2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and V-Lux 2 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and V-Lux 2.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Leica V-Lux 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 520 grams (1.15 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $1,000 |