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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
62 Imaging
58 Features
51 Overall
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Leica X Vario front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
70 Overall
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica X Vario and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is very well matched but the X Vario (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The X Vario was unveiled 10 years prior to the ZV-1F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X Vario grades versus the ZV-1F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 X Vario ZV-1F 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1F X Vario 
LaunchedOctober 2022June 2013More recent by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 X Vario ZV-1F 
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X Vario provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Leica X Vario and Sony ZV-1F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X Vario compared to the ZV-1F.
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the X Vario and ZV-1F is 62 and 89 respectively.
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X Vario and ZV-1F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X Vario with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older X Vario is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica X Vario Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
58
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica X Vario Street photography details
Sony ZV-1F Street photography details
53
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (680g)
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (1")
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Sports photography camera
54
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
61
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (16.0 frames/s)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 focal length is fixed (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica X Vario Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography information
56
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (680g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
87
 good battery (360 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (256 grams)
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 very good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography advice
61
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (450 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
56
 very good max aperture (f2)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 good battery (360 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (20mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1F as a Vlogging camera
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
82
 very good max aperture (f2)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
 lighter than competition (256g)
 lack of image stabilization
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Leica X Vario vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Sony ZV-1F
 Leica X VarioSony ZV-1F
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica X Vario Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-11 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3272 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-70mm (2.5x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 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    
AE 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 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $2,950 $499