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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 4

    4.13 in
    2.27 in
    Leica V-Lux 30 Digital Camera
    Leica V-Lux 30
      4.93 in
      3.41 in
      Leica V-Lux 4 Digital Camera
      Leica V-Lux 4
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      11
      3.5 out of 5
      8 user ratings
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      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      9
      3.9 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		16 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
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      40
      4.1 out of 5
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      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
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      37 user ratings
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      		37 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor size0.24 in0.24 in
      Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels14.1 Mpx12.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution4320 x 3240 px4000 x 3000 px
      Other resolutions
      • 4320x3240
      • 4320x2880
      • 4320x2432
      • 3648x2736
      • 3648x2432
      • 3648x2056
      • 3232x3232
      • 3072x2048
      • 3072x2304
      • 3072x1728
      • 2736x2736
      • 2560x1920
      • 2560x1712
      • 2560x1440
      • 2304x2304
      • 2048x1536
      • 2048x1360
      • 1920x1920
      • 1920x1080
      • 1536x1536
      • 640x480
      • 640x424
      • 640x360
      • 480x480
      • 4000x3000
      • 4000x2672
      • 4000x2248
      • 2992x2992
      • 2816x2112
      • 2816x1880
      • 2816x1584
      • 2112x2112
      • 2048x1536
      • 2048x1360
      • 1920x1080
      • 1600x1200
      • 1600x1064
      • 1600x904
      • 1504x1504

      Image

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum16006400
      Boosted ISO maximum64006400
      Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px4000 x 3000 px
      White balance presets45
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Halogen
      • Manual
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Incandescent
      • Manual
      • Shade
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatNoRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Optical zoom16.0 x24.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Maximum aperture5.92.8
      Focal length equiv24 - 38425 - 600
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
      Autofocus
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Face tracking
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      • Face tracking
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      Manual focusNoyes
      Normal focus range19.69 in11.81 in
      Macro focus range1.18 in0.39 in
      Number of focus points1123

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnoyes
      Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD TFT
      Screen dots460000460000
      Touch screenyesno
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderNoneElectronic

      Photography features

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Manual exposure modeyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus23
      Exposure compensation minus-2-3
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      WB BracketingNo
      Yes
      Subject / scene modesyesyes
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range513.5
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Pre-flash
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Pre-flash
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flashnoyes
      Continuous drive10.0 fps12.0 fps
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Candlelight
      • Fireworks
      • Night
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      • Portrait
      • Self-portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Children
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      • Portrait
      • Self-portrait
      • Sports
      • Landscape
      Self-timeryesyes
      Metering modes
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      3D supportyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 320 x 240
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 424
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
      • MPO
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeStereoStereo
      Audio systemStereoStereo

      Design

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Body typeCompactBridge
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Weight7.72 oz20.81 oz
      Width4.13 in4.93 in
      Height2.27 in3.41 in
      Depth1.31 in4.34 in

      Storage

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Internal storage18.0 mB70.0 mB
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Maximum memory card size64.0 GB64.0 GB
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal

      Power

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Power source type
      • Battery
      • USB
      		Battery
      Battery life (CIPA)260540
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity895.0 mAh1200.0 mAh
      Battery voltage3.6 V7.2 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      HDMIyesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      DC-in jackyesyes
      Remote controlNoyes
      PictBridgeyesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
      AV outputyesyes

      Other features

      Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 30
      Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 4
      Timelapse recordingnono
      GPSyesno
      Orientation sensoryesyes

      Pros & Cons

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