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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 HX400V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 HX400V V-Lux 4 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 HX400V 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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 focusing manually
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
57
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (588g)
50
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
46
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery life (540 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
55
 great battery life (540 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (588g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (660g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
48
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (540 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse recording
49
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
63
 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average in class (588g)
29
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (660g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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