Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
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Below, we are looking at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and H50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony H50
| D-LUX 5 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| H50 | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony H50
| D-LUX 5 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and H50.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica D-LUX 5 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $799 | $80 |