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Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony HX7V

 X Vario HX7V 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Leica X Vario

 HX7V X Vario 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony HX7V

 X Vario HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X Vario Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (680g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (450 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (680g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Leica X Vario vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony HX7V
 Leica X VarioSony 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