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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX50V

 V-Lux 4 HX50V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Leica V-Lux 4

 HX50V V-Lux 4 
IntroducedApril 2013September 2012More modern by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX50V

 V-Lux 4 HX50V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer 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) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the HX50V.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and HX50V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery pack (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (272g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX50V
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 gr (1.30 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $899 $439