Canon SX220 HS vs Leica V-Lux 4

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX220 HS and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 19 months prior to the V-Lux 4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX220 HS grades versus the V-Lux 4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS versus the V-Lux 4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and V-Lux 4 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and V-Lux 4.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.