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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 3 years before the H200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony H200

 V-Lux 2 H200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 H200 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H200

 V-Lux 2 H200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the H200.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and H200.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H200 Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Sony H200
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (530g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Sony H200
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
51
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (520g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H200
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520g (1.15 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,000 $250