Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H400

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 17 months before the H400 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and H400.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to render more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.