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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(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
Sony H50
(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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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Overview

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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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 21 months later than the H50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
26
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
43
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (271g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (547 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony H50
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony 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