Canon SX510 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX510 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 12 months later than the V-Lux 4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX510 HS matches up against the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS vs the V-Lux 4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and V-Lux 4 is 80 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX510 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.