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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ×
Leica V-LUX 1 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H9Leica V-LUX 1
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDSC-H9V-LUX 1
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)110141
Width (mm)86142
Height (mm)8386
Weight (g)546735
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)810.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3600 x 2400(8.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)22
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0035.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)1512
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.37-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 30
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, color LCD0.44" Color EVF (235K Pixels)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)516
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionW:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)Wide: 0.3 - 7.0m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.2m
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.74-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)22
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)133
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNight-Shot, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization; Tilting 3" LCD, HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF-



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