Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX350

Below, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 7 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 2 grades against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.