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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Released May 2011
Sony RX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony RX1

 V-Lux 30 RX1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 RX1 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony RX1

 V-Lux 30 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Sony RX1
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Sony RX1
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
features touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
heavier than average in class (482g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony RX1
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
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