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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 5 months prior to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony WX300

 V-Lux 4 WX300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 WX300 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX300

 V-Lux 4 WX300 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2013Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the WX300.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
55
great battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX300
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $899 $330