Canon 510 HS vs Leica V-LUX 40

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Canon 510 HS vs Leica V-LUX 40

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 40 Review.

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Differences

Canon 510 HS advantages over Leica V-LUX 40

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 220 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica V-LUX 40 advantages over Canon 510 HS

More telephoto lens reach
480 mm vs 336 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

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Review Excerpt

Slim and stylish camera body; Extremely versatile 12x lens; Gorgeous 3.2-inch screen; Good image quality overall.
Not everyone will like the touchscreen; Glossy camera body attracts smudges; Below-average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX5V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.4 inch

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Leica V-LUX 40

Sony DSC-HX5V

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.4 inch

Built-in GPS
Longer exposure

Compare Leica V-LUX 40 vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Canon 510 HS

Canon SD4500 IS

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More dots on screen

$197
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Leica V-LUX 40

Canon SD4500 IS

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$197
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony DSC-HX7V

Canon 510 HS

Sony DSC-HX7V

$318
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$294
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Sony DSC-HX7V

Leica V-LUX 40

Sony DSC-HX7V

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$294
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

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Compared to Leica V-LUX 30

Canon 510 HS

Leica V-LUX 30

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40

Leica V-LUX 30

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Canon 510 HS

Panasonic ZS25

$318
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Leica V-LUX 40

Panasonic ZS25

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
Faster JPEG shooting

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer exposure

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