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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 7 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX10V

 V-Lux 4 HX10V 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HX10V V-Lux 4 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX10V

 V-Lux 4 HX10V 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the HX10V.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and HX10V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Sony HX10V
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery life (540 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX10V
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $616