Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 12 months before the V-Lux 4 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS grades vs the V-Lux 4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements 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 SX40 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and V-Lux 4 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.