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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX240 HS V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX240 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX240 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX240 HS V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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lighter than others (224g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 230 photos 540 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
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 Single Single
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