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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS scores vs the V-Lux 4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

          

          

            
 SX150 IS V-Lux 4 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 V-Lux 4 SX150 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

          

          

            
 SX150 IS V-Lux 4 
RevealedMay 2012September 2012Similar age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Canon SX150 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS and the V-Lux 4.
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and V-Lux 4 is 86 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and V-Lux 4.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
45
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (130 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
46
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery power (540 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (130 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
 great battery power (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (588 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
46
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery (130 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
48
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (540 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic support
63
 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external mic port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than average in class (588g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
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 130 shots 540 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $899