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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX40 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
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
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was released 4 months later than the V-Lux 4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX50 HS V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX50 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX50 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX50 HS V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Same age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and V-Lux 4 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX50 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
39
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-15 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 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 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 540 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $429 $899