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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 7 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony HX100V

 V-Lux 40 HX100V 
IntroducedMay 2012October 2011More recent by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Leica V-Lux 40

 HX100V V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX100V

 V-Lux 40 HX100V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the HX100V.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX100V
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $429