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Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX420 IS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 3 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX420 IS V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2012Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX420 IS

 V-Lux 4 SX420 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX420 IS V-Lux 4 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS versus the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and V-Lux 4 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (195 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (588g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX420 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 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
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 325 gr (0.72 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 photographs 540 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $899