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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Comparison

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SX30 IS and V-Lux 2, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Canon and Leica. Both Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 cameras have 14.0MP 1/2.3" sensors. Canon SX30 IS was introduced to market in September 2010 and Leica V-Lux 2 was launched in September 2010. Both SX30 IS and V-Lux 2 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon SX30 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-09-14
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 601g. 123 x 92 x 108 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Compare

Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-09-21
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 520g. 124 x 80 x 95 mm

Canon SX30 IS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2 was replaced by Leica V-Lux 3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 2
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX30 IS over Leica V-Lux 2
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 600mm 240 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35× vs 24× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.98µm2 1% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Leica V-Lux 2 over Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 1.0fps 10 fps faster
Weight
520 g vs 601 g 81 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.20 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.5m vs 6.8m 2.7m longer range

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
840mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25″) and weighs 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 2 has external dimensions of 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74″) and weighs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2. Leica V-Lux 2 is 12mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Canon SX30 IS but it is also 1mm wider.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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SX30 IS
V-Lux 2
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot SX30 IS nor Leica V-Lux 2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica V-Lux 2's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX30 IS's 2.7" screen.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2: Sensor Comparison

Both Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 have 1/2.3" sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the SX30 IS and V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 Cameras


Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon SX30 IS features a 24-840 mm F2.7-5.8 35× zoom lens whereas Leica V-Lux 2 features a 25-600 mm F2.8-5.2 24× zoom lens.

Canon SX30 IS has 1mm wider coverage than the Leica V-Lux 2. At f2.70, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX30 IS has 240mm longer reach than the Leica V-Lux 2. However, with a max aperture of f5.20, Leica V-Lux 2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

SX30 IS
V-Lux 2
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SX30 IS
V-Lux 2
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SX30 IS
V-Lux 2
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

SX30 IS
V-Lux 2
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon SX30 IS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica V-Lux 2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Canon SX30 IS for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica V-Lux 2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Canon SX30 IS for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica V-Lux 2 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
840 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
600 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Canon SX30 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica V-Lux 2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
601g
Body Thickness 108mm
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RAW shooting capability
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
520g
Body Thickness 95mm
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Canon SX30 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica V-Lux 2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 2 scores compare:

Canon SX30 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #69 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #626 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Leica V-Lux 2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #40 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #483 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Leica V-Lux 2 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX30 IS in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Canon SX30 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Leica V-Lux 2
Brand Canon Leica
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-09-21
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-840 mm (35×) 25-600 mm (24×)
Max Aperture F2.7-5.8 F2.8-5.2
Macro Focus Range 0cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/3200s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.80 m 9.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 601g 520g
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm 124 x 80 x 95mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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