Canon SX600 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 16 months after the V-Lux 4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS against the V-Lux 4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and V-Lux 4 is 93 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.