Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony WX500

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and WX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.