Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 features external measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.