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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was released 3 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony WX150

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 WX150 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 WX150 V-Lux 40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony WX150

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 WX150 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the WX150.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and WX150.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

            Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
35
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
37
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (210g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
68
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (210 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
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 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
45
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (210 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony WX150
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $300