Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony H50
V-Lux 2 | H50 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Leica V-Lux 2
H50 | V-Lux 2 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H50
V-Lux 2 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |