Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony H300

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and H300.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.