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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 5 years before the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony HX350

 V-Lux 40 HX350 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 HX350 V-Lux 40 
ReleasedDecember 2016May 2012More modern by 56 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX350

 V-Lux 40 HX350 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 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 differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the HX350.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and HX350.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Sony HX350
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (210 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (652g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX350
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-10 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 -