Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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![Leica V-Lux 30 front Leica V-Lux 30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-30/Leica-V-Lux-30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V/Sony-HX7V-front.jpg)
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX7V
V-Lux 30 | HX7V | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Leica V-Lux 30
HX7V | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX7V
V-Lux 30 | HX7V | |||
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Released | May 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX7V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |