Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony A68

Below, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 6 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 2 grades versus the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the A68.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and A68.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.