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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled very close to the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 HX7V 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Leica V-Lux 30

		

		

			
 HX7V V-Lux 30 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 V-Lux 30 HX7V 
ReleasedMay 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the HX7V.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and HX7V.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Sony HX7V
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition (219g)
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
41
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery (260 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
42
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
34
 really wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (219 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX7V
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-26 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $499