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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony HX400V

 V-Lux 2 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Leica V-Lux 2

 HX400V V-Lux 2 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX400V

 V-Lux 2 HX400V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the HX400V.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (520g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
51
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (520 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX400V
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $448