Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.