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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 5 months prior to the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 3 HX200V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Leica V-Lux 3

 HX200V V-Lux 3 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 3 HX200V 
ReleasedDecember 2011May 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has physical dimensions 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the HX200V.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (540g)
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (540 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (450 shots)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (540g)
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (583g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX200V
 Leica V-Lux 3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-08 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 540 gr (1.19 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 life 410 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $949 $480