Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Announced September 2010
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony HX400V
V-Lux 2 | HX400V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Leica V-Lux 2
HX400V | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | September 2010 | Newer by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX400V
V-Lux 2 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |