Canon SX520 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX520 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 23 months later than the V-Lux 4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up against the V-Lux 4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and V-Lux 4 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.