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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 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
  • Released December 2011
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 2 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 3 matches up versus the T90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Sony T90

 V-Lux 3 T90 
LaunchedDecember 2011February 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 T90 V-Lux 3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony T90

 V-Lux 3 T90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the T90.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and T90 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and T90.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T90 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography details
Sony T90 Street photography details
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography highlights
Sony T90 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography factors
Sony T90 Travel photography factors
56
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Sony T90
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
Sony T90 Vlogging highlights
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540 grams)
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony T90
 Leica V-Lux 3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-12-08 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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