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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Bump to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the V-Lux 5 (1") and HX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 7 years after the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 matches up against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 5 HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2020May 2012More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Leica V-Lux 5

 HX200V V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX200V

 V-Lux 5 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 5 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the HX200V.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and HX200V is 55 and 66 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
73
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
70
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
64
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (583g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
68
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX200V
 Leica V-Lux 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-17 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25000 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 812 gr (1.79 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs 450 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,550 $480