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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Push 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 RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony RX10, both Large Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1").

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The V-Lux 5 was unveiled 5 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Sony RX10

 V-Lux 5 RX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2020March 2014Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 RX10 V-Lux 5 
Screen resolution1290k1240kCrisper screen (+50k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony RX10

 V-Lux 5 RX10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the RX10.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and RX10 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 5 and RX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Street photography with Sony RX10
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
70
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
environment proofing
good battery pack (420 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 Travel photography advice
64
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery pack (420 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
63
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 Vlogging info
68
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony RX10
 Leica V-Lux 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-01-17 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25000 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 812g (1.79 lb) 813g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 420 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,550 $698