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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 5 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 4 HX200V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HX200V V-Lux 4 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 4 HX200V 
RevealedSeptember 2012May 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the HX200V.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
45
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (588g)
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
55
better than average battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery power (450 shots)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (588g)
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX200V
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $899 $480