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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS matches up against the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX130 IS V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX130 IS

 V-Lux 4 SX130 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX130 IS V-Lux 4 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS and the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and V-Lux 4 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
63
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $899