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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched May 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 8 months prior to the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony WX50

 V-Lux 30 WX50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WX50 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX50

 V-Lux 30 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 features 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) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the WX50.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Sony WX50
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Sony WX50 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (219g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Sony WX50
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony WX50
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 219g (0.48 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $250