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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica V-LUX 40 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 ×
General
ModelLeica V-LUX 40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberV-LUX 40WX300
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10596
Width (mm)2825
Height (mm)5955
Weight (g)210166
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)14.118.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)22030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG (High-speed video)AVCHD or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 elements with 6 aspherical surfacesSony G Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0025.00 - 500.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.003.00 - 86.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • 153
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: face detection, AF tracking, multi-point, single point, spot, touch fieldContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,800
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)iAuto (ISO 80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO 80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • manual
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, soft skin, scenery, panorama-assist, sports, night portrait, night scenery, handheld night, HDR, foodScene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with longer shutter speeds and pre-flash
  • auto with pre-flash (red-eye prevention)
  • forced off
  • on
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.2 to 4.3m (W) / 2.0 to 2.4m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)120
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 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260500
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 10 and adobe premiere elements 10
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Touchscreen LCD, Full HD Movies, Built-in GPS, High-speed Burst modes. Available in in black."World's smallest camera with 20x optical zoom", Full HD movies, Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, built-in Wi-Fi



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