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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 4 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Sony WX70

 V-Lux 40 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 WX70 V-Lux 40 
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony WX70

 V-Lux 40 WX70 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the WX70.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and WX70.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Sony WX70
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Sony WX70
68
lighter than competition (210g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Sony WX70
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony WX70
 Leica V-Lux 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-10 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.30 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 210g (0.46 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $242