Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W230

Following is a thorough overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 15 months after the W230 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent V-Lux 20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.