Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outer dimensions 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.