Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V
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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)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V 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
- Revealed September 2012
- Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 17 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX400V
V-Lux 4 | HX400V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Leica V-Lux 4
HX400V | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V
V-Lux 4 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V in the 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)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the HX400V.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and HX400V.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-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 HX400V Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (1.30 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $448 |