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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 7 months prior to the W610 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony W610

 V-Lux 30 W610 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 W610 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W610

 V-Lux 30 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the W610.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Sony W610
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (219g)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Sony W610
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W610
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $200