Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 2 was released 18 months later than the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and HX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 2 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.