Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G3 X versus Leica V-Lux 4, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G3 X scores versus the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X and the V-Lux 4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and V-Lux 4 is 60 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and V-Lux 4.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G3 X due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G3 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.