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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 2 years after the V-Lux 4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades versus the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX530 HS V-Lux 4 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2012More modern by 29 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX530 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX530 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX530 HS V-Lux 4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS against the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and V-Lux 4 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow fps (1.6 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery power (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 540 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $379 $899