Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4
SX530 HS | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | September 2012 | More modern by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX530 HS
V-Lux 4 | SX530 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
SX530 HS | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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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 |