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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Increase to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 4
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the V-Lux 5 (1") and H400 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was introduced 6 years later than the H400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 5 matches up against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Sony H400

 V-Lux 5 H400 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2014More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 H400 V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony H400

 V-Lux 5 H400 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the H400.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and H400 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and H400.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The younger V-Lux 5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Portrait photography with Sony H400
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
40
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
70
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
64
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (628g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
68
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
26
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony H400
 Leica V-Lux 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-17 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25000 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 812 gr (1.79 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 360 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,550 $268