Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 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
- Released May 2012
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony W710
V-Lux 40 | W710 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Leica V-Lux 40
W710 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W710
V-Lux 40 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |