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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 21 months earlier than the W800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony W800

 V-Lux 40 W800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 W800 V-Lux 40 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W800

 V-Lux 40 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the W800.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and W800.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Sony W800
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony W800
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $90