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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Comparison

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Leica V-Lux 4

12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing V-Lux 4 and G3 X, two Bridge cameras from Leica and Canon. Leica V-Lux 4 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Canon PowerShot G3 X is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Leica V-Lux 4 was introduced to market in September 2012 and Canon G3 X was launched in June 2015. As you can see, V-Lux 4 is 3 years older than G3 X. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1312k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 588g. 125 x 87 x 110 mm
  • Replaced Leica V-Lux 3 Compare

Canon G3 X Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-18
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 5.9fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 733g. 123 x 77 x 105 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Leica V-Lux 4 was replaced by Leica V-Lux 5. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Leica V-Lux 4
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Canon PowerShot G3 X

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Leica V-Lux 4 over Canon PowerShot G3 X
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 5.9fps 6.1 fps faster
Battery Life
540 shots vs 300 shots 240 more frames with a single charge
Weight
588 g vs 733 g 145 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 6.8m 6.7m longer range
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G3 X over Leica V-Lux 4
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
31 vs 23 8 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.620k dots vs 460k dots 252% higher resolution screen
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
25x vs 24× more flexible focal coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.31µm2 151% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 5.9fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon PowerShot G3 X
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica V-Lux 4 has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) and weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) (including batteries). Canon G3 X has external dimensions of 123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13″) and weighs 733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X. Canon G3 X is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 4.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica V-Lux 4 is significantly lighter (145g ) than the Canon G3 X which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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V-Lux 4
G3 X
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

V-Lux 4
G3 X
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G3 X, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to V-Lux 4.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G3 X's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica V-Lux 4's 3" screen.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X: Sensor Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon G3 X has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Canon G3 X's sensor provides 8MP more than Leica V-Lux 4's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the V-Lux 4 and G3 X sensor size comparison.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X Cameras


As seen above, Canon G3 X has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Leica V-Lux 4. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X Lens Specs Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24× zoom lens whereas Canon G3 X features a 24-600 mm F2.8-5.6 25x zoom lens.

Canon G3 X has 1mm wider coverage than the Leica V-Lux 4. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 600mm. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica V-Lux 4 is faster than Canon G3 X at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

V-Lux 4
G3 X
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

V-Lux 4
G3 X
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

V-Lux 4
G3 X
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

V-Lux 4
G3 X
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica V-Lux 4 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica V-Lux 4 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G3 X for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
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Leica V-Lux 4 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G3 X for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 540 shots
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.9fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Leica V-Lux 4 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G3 X for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
588g
Body Thickness 110mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
733g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Leica V-Lux 4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G3 X for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Canon G3 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica V-Lux 4 and Canon G3 X scores compare:

Leica V-Lux 4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #379 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Canon G3 X
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #167 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Canon G3 X is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica V-Lux 4 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica V-Lux 4. Otherwise, Canon G3 X is the better camera overall.

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Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica V-Lux 4 Canon PowerShot G3 X
Brand Leica Canon
Announced 2012-09-17 2015-06-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1'
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 27.72mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-600 mm (24×) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 460k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 1,312k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 5.9 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 588g 733g
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm 123 x 77 x 105mm
Battery Life 540 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 63
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 521
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