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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Announced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Sony HX80

 V-Lux 3 HX80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 HX80 V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedMarch 2016December 2011More recent by 51 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80

 V-Lux 3 HX80 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the HX80.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and HX80.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
Sony HX80 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography info
Sony HX80 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (390 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Sony HX80
56
good battery pack (410 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (540g)
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80
 Leica V-Lux 3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 390 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $949 $368