Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the HX20V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.