Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX200V
V-Lux 4 | HX200V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Leica V-Lux 4
HX200V | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX200V
V-Lux 4 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | May 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |