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Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 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
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 10 months after the V-Lux 4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX160 IS V-Lux 4 
RevealedJune 2013September 2012More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX160 IS

 V-Lux 4 SX160 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX160 IS V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS against the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and V-Lux 4 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and V-Lux 4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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great battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 540 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $899