Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony A57

Here, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Sony A57, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar but the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 24 months before the A57 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features external measurements 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 A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and A57.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A57 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.