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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX620 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the V-Lux 4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX620 HS V-Lux 4 
ReleasedMay 2016September 2012Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX620 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX620 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX620 HS V-Lux 4 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS and the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and V-Lux 4 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
63
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 182g (0.40 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 540 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $899