Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe V-Lux 30 was manufactured 12 months later than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX5
V-Lux 30 | HX5 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | June 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Leica V-Lux 30
HX5 | V-Lux 30 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX5
V-Lux 30 | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the HX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and HX5.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-05-26 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $900 | $275 |