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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 2 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS scores versus the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX60 HS V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX60 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX60 HS V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions 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 dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS and the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and V-Lux 4 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
57
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
62
quite wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 16MP 12MP
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 540 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $549 $899