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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 14 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX230 HS V-Lux 4 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX230 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX230 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX230 HS V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS against the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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has manual focus
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
61
lighter than others (223 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-09-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options 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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures 540 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
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 One One
Price at release $399 $899