Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched September 2012
- Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 4 was released 8 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
V-Lux 4 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | February 2012 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Leica V-Lux 4
SZ-31MR iHS | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
V-Lux 4 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the SZ-31MR iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and SZ-31MR iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and SZ-31MR iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | 540 pictures | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $899 | $0 |