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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 5 months after the W620 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 W620 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Leica V-Lux 40

		

		

			
 W620 V-Lux 40 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 V-Lux 40 W620 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the W620.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and W620.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
36
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 lighter than competitors in class (116g)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Sony W620
68
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (116g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Sony W620
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W620
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
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 1 1
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