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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 17 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 WX350 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 WX350 V-Lux 4 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 WX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the WX350.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and WX350.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
37
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
57
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (588g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
46
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery (540 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Sony WX350
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 good battery (540 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (588g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 good MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (540 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
63
 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic support
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony WX350
 Leica V-Lux 4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
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 588 gr (1.30 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $899 $270