Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 6 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 510 HS scores versus the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 510 HS has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 4 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.