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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 4
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was released 3 years before the H400 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Sony H400

 V-Lux 3 H400 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 H400 V-Lux 3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2011Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony H400

 V-Lux 3 H400 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the H400.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and H400.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Sony H400
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
56
good battery life (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540 grams)
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony H400
 Leica V-Lux 3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-12-08 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 410 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $949 $268