Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 2 was released 5 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 features exterior 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 RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and RX10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.