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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 3 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony HX10V

 V-Lux 40 HX10V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Leica V-Lux 40

 HX10V V-Lux 40 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX10V

 V-Lux 40 HX10V 
RevealedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the HX10V.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX10V
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 210 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $699 $616