Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99
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36 Features
62 Overall
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
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67 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 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
- Introduced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2018
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer totally different sensor size.
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The V-Lux 4 was announced 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony HX99
V-Lux 4 | HX99 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Leica V-Lux 4
HX99 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | More recent by 72 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX99
V-Lux 4 | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the HX99.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX99 is 65 and 91 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and HX99.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 4 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2018-09-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lb) | 242g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $469 |