Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V
62 Imaging
58 Features
51 Overall
55
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the X Vario (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe X Vario was manufactured 24 months later than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X Vario grades against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X Vario and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X Vario Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony HX7V
X Vario | HX7V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Leica X Vario
HX7V | X Vario | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony HX7V
X Vario | HX7V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica X Vario features physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X Vario versus the HX7V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X Vario and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X Vario and HX7V.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The X Vario includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger X Vario will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica X Vario | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-11 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1320 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,950 | $499 |