Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX99

Below, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 9 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outer 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and HX99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 20 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.