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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the V-Lux 4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX200 IS V-Lux 4 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX200 IS

 V-Lux 4 SX200 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012May 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX200 IS V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and V-Lux 4 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and V-Lux 4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (540 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
good battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $899