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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 5 months after the W610 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony W610

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 W610 V-Lux 40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W610

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 W610 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the W610.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and W610.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Sony W610
35
 MP count decent (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than average (210g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
56
 lighter than competition (113 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
68
 lighter than average (210 grams)
 features touch to focus
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competition (113 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Sony W610
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (210g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition (113g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W610
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $200