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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Raise to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony HX300, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the V-Lux 5 (1") and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 7 years after the HX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 5 scores against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Sony HX300

 V-Lux 5 HX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2013Newer by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kCrisper display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 HX300 V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX300

 V-Lux 5 HX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the HX300.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and HX300 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and HX300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 5 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent V-Lux 5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
70
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
64
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (623 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging factors
Sony HX300 Vlogging factors
68
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX300
 Leica V-Lux 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-17 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25000 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off -
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 812 gr (1.79 lb) 623 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,550 $339