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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony TF1

					

					

						
 V-Lux 30 TF1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Leica V-Lux 30

					

					

						
 TF1 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2011Newer by 25 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony TF1

					

					

						
 V-Lux 30 TF1 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the TF1.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and TF1.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
30
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Sony TF1
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (152g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Sony TF1
47
 great zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Sony TF1
67
 lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (384mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (260 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
 weather proofing
 offers touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
41
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
 really wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (219g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone socket
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (152g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony TF1
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-26 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 219 gr (0.48 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $266