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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • New Model is Sony A330
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years after the A300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony A300

 V-Lux 30 A300 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2008Newer by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A300 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony A300

 V-Lux 30 A300 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the A300.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and A300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
Sony A300 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Sony A300 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Sony A300
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony A300
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-05-26 2008-01-30
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $0