Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 2 was released 10 months prior to the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony HX9V
V-Lux 2 | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica V-Lux 2
HX9V | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX9V
V-Lux 2 | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and HX9V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and HX9V.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures 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 HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 520 grams (1.15 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 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 |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $328 |