Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony H400

Lets look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 4 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and H400.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.