Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 3 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 3 will give you more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.