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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
62 Imaging
58 Features
51 Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Leica X2
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the X Vario (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X Vario was launched 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X Vario matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica X Vario

		

		

			
 ZV-1 X Vario 
RevealedMay 2020June 2013More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X Vario and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 X Vario ZV-1 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X Vario offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X Vario and the ZV-1.
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X Vario and ZV-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X Vario due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older X Vario will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica X Vario Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
74
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
73
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica X Vario as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
53
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition (680g)
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica X Vario Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
54
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great battery pack (450 shots)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
 great battery pack (450 per charge)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (680 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 good MP (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
61
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (450 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica X Vario Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competition (680 grams)
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony ZV-1
 Leica X VarioSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica X Vario Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-11 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3272 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-70mm (2.5x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,950 $750