Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 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
- Released May 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe V-Lux 30 was announced 21 months prior to the RX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony RX1
V-Lux 30 | RX1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica V-Lux 30
RX1 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | May 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony RX1
V-Lux 30 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the RX1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and RX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will show greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-05-26 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $900 | $2,798 |