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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 7 months after the H90 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony H90

 V-Lux 4 H90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 H90 V-Lux 4 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H90

 V-Lux 4 H90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outer 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) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the H90.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (588g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony H90
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $899 $230