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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Announced May 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 5 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony WX10

 V-Lux 30 WX10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WX10 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX10

 V-Lux 30 WX10 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the WX10.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (219g)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX10
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-26 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $900 $200