Leica C vs Sony HX10V

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica C versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the C (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The C was manufactured 19 months after the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C matches up vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C features outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Leica C versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the C vs the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C and HX10V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher C provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.