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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Sony HX9V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Sony HX9V

 V-Lux 2 HX9V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica V-Lux 2

 HX9V V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX9V

 V-Lux 2 HX9V 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (520g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
51
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (520g)
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX9V
 Leica V-Lux 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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