Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outside 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) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.