Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony A7 IV

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony A7 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and A7 IV (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 10 years before the A7 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the A7 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and A7 IV is 65 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and A7 IV.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 4 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 IV will offer you extra detail because of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.