Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V with Leica V-Lux 2 Overview
Let's compare Leica V-Lux 2 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Leica V-Lux 2 was released in 2010, and Sony HX20V in 2012.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is newer, which is a plus. V-Lux 2 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of V-Lux 2 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
V-Lux 2 has electronic viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica V-Lux 2 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Leica V-Lux 2 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
V-Lux 2 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Brand |
Leica
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Sony
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| Model |
V-Lux 2 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Announced |
September, 2010 |
July, 2012 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
460k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/1600 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
11.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
9.50 |
7.10 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
27.7 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4320 x 3240 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
AVCHD Lite |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
320 shots |
| Battery Type |
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Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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NP-BG1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
520 g |
254 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 80 x 95 mm |
107 x 62 x 35 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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