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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Photography Glossary

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was launched 5 years after the V-Lux 4 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX740 HS grades vs the V-Lux 4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Leica V-Lux 4

 SX740 HS V-Lux 4 
LaunchedJuly 2018September 2012More modern by 72 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon SX740 HS

 V-Lux 4 SX740 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 4

 SX740 HS V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing 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 differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the V-Lux 4.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and V-Lux 4 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
good battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (265 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
74
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
63
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Leica V-Lux 4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-31 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 265 photographs 540 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $899