Canon SX70 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX70 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 6 years after the V-Lux 4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up against the V-Lux 4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Leica V-Lux 4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX70 HS and the V-Lux 4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and V-Lux 4 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.