Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 8 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.