Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was unveiled 5 months prior to the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 has physical 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.