Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50
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![Leica V-Lux 4 front Leica V-Lux 4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-4/Leica-V-Lux-4-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 4 was released 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony H50
V-Lux 4 | H50 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Leica V-Lux 4
H50 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H50
V-Lux 4 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the H50.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and H50.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 4 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $899 | $80 |