Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 6 years before the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.