Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
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- 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
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 30 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX90V
V-Lux 30 | HX90V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Leica V-Lux 30
HX90V | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | May 2011 | Newer by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX90V
V-Lux 30 | HX90V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the HX90V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and HX90V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-05-26 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz X |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 360 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $900 | $440 |