Clicky

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The V-Lux 2 was revealed 17 months earlier than the H90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony H90

 V-Lux 2 H90 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 H90 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012September 2010More modern by 17 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H90

 V-Lux 2 H90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers exterior dimensions 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 H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the H90.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Sony H90
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony H90
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
Mic 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 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 290 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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
Launch price $1,000 $230