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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 21 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony H50

 V-Lux 2 H50 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 H50 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H50

 V-Lux 2 H50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 features outside measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the H50.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and H50.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 2 to offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Sony H50
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (520g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Sony H50
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
51
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (520g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H50
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,000 $80