Canon SX410 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX410 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 2 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the V-Lux 4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX410 IS versus Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the V-Lux 4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and V-Lux 4 is 80 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and V-Lux 4.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.