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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 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
  • Released May 2012
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 8 months prior to the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony W710

 V-Lux 40 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 W710 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W710

 V-Lux 40 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the W710.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and W710.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (114g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W710
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.46 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $699 $90