Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 22 months before the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and WX150.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.