Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 7 months before the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the V-Lux 4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 4 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 4 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.