Canon PowerShot G11 vs Leica V-Lux 40

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G11 and the Leica V-Lux 40, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G11 was introduced in December 2009 and Leica V-Lux 40 was introduced in May 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G11 over Leica V-Lux 40.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 40 over Canon PowerShot G11.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G11 has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 461k dot resolution and Leica V-Lux 40 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot G11 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Leica V-Lux 40 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Leica V-Lux 40) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Leica V-Lux 40.

Canon PowerShot G11 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Leica V-Lux 40 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Canon PowerShot G11 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica V-Lux 40 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Leica V-Lux 40

Leica V-Lux 40 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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NFC on Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G11 has an HDMI and Leica V-Lux 40 has a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G11 comes with NB-7L battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G11 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot. Leica V-Lux 40 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G11, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 40. Canon PowerShot G11 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps. Leica V-Lux 40 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G11 and 6.40 m on Leica V-Lux 40. Canon PowerShot G11 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G11.

Canon PowerShot G11 body has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89") and Leica V-Lux 40 body has dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1"). Canon PowerShot G11 weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) and Leica V-Lux 40 weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz).

Canon PowerShot G11

Leica V-Lux 40

112 mm

76 mm

105 mm

59 mm

76 mm

59 mm