Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor tech.