Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.