• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica V-LUX 30 advantages over Canon 160

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.42 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 160 advantages over Leica V-LUX 30

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $749 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    127g vs 219g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Leica V-LUX 30
Canon SX260 HS
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Canon SX260 HS

Canon 160
Canon SX260 HS
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Sony HX30V

Leica V-LUX 30
Sony HX30V
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Sony HX30V

Canon 160
Sony HX30V
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 160 vs Sony HX30V

Compared to Leica V-LUX 40

Leica V-LUX 30
Leica V-LUX 40
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Leica V-LUX 40

Canon 160
Leica V-LUX 40
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $1300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 160 vs Leica V-LUX 40

Compared to Sony WX80

Leica V-LUX 30
Sony WX80
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Sony WX80

Canon 160
Sony WX80
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 160 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Leica V-LUX 30
Canon 130 IS
  • $990
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Canon 130 IS

Canon 160
Canon 130 IS
  • $340
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 160 vs Canon 130 IS

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