Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.