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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
31 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 3 months before the H200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony H200

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 H200 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 H200 V-Lux 4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H200

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 H200 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the H200.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and H200.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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 good  resolution (20MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
57
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (588g)
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Sony H200
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (540 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (24-633mm  26.4 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
55
 great battery pack (540 per charge)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (633mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors (530 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
48
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
 heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H200
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 588g (1.30 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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