Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 3

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX220 HS and Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 10 months prior to the V-Lux 3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX220 HS grades versus the V-Lux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS and the V-Lux 3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and V-Lux 3 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and V-Lux 3.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.