Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 13 months prior to the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got external measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and HX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.