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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 2 years after the W230 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony W230

 V-Lux 30 W230 
IntroducedMay 2011February 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 W230 V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W230

 V-Lux 30 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside measurements 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 W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the W230.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and W230.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Sony W230
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Sony W230
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W230
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $180