Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1/Sony-HX1-front.jpg)
67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2009
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX1
V-Lux 4 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Leica V-Lux 4
HX1 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX1
V-Lux 4 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with 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 based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the HX1.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and HX1.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 4 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 4 will give extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-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 HX1 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 544 gr (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $899 | $47,999 |