Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 16 months later than the V-Lux 20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the V-Lux 20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.