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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V 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 HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX90V

 V-Lux 30 HX90V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Leica V-Lux 30

 HX90V V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedApril 2015May 2011Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX90V

 V-Lux 30 HX90V 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Sony HX90V Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Sony HX90V
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX90V
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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