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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II 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
  • Released January 2020
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 4
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX10
  • Updated by Sony RX10 III
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

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

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 4 years later than the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 5 matches up versus the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 V-Lux 5 RX10 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020June 2015Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1229kSharper screen (+11k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 RX10 II V-Lux 5 

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

 V-Lux 5 RX10 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the RX10 II.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and RX10 II is 55 and 58 respectively.

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

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography information
Sony RX10 II Street photography information
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 II Sports photography information
70
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Travel photography highlights
64
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 II
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 5
Vlogging with Sony RX10 II
68
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony RX10 II
 Leica V-Lux 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-17 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25000 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 812 grams (1.79 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
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 All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,550 $998