Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 7 months prior to the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the V-Lux 4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.