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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the V-Lux 4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 SX30 IS V-Lux 4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 SX30 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012September 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 SX30 IS V-Lux 4 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX30 IS versus the V-Lux 4.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and V-Lux 4 is 64 and 65 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and V-Lux 4.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX30 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
45
 focusing manually
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
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 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
57
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
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 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
55
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
48
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
50
 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
63
 relatively wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external mic jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-14 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $899