Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe V-Lux 4 was released 7 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX30V
V-Lux 4 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Leica V-Lux 4
HX30V | V-Lux 4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX30V
V-Lux 4 | HX30V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX30V is 65 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX30V.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 588 gr (1.30 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $899 | $420 |