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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony HX99

 V-Lux 30 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 HX99 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018May 2011More modern by 88 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX99

 V-Lux 30 HX99 
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides physical 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 HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the HX99.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and HX99 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and HX99.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (242g)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery (360 shots)
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
decent MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Sony HX99 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
76
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony HX99
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Physical 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 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 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $469