Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 3 years before the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor tech.