Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony HX350
V-Lux 40 | HX350 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Leica V-Lux 40
HX350 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Released | December 2016 | May 2012 | More modern by 56 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony HX350
V-Lux 40 | HX350 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |