Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 17 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.