Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W800

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got external measurements 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and W800.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.