Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was revealed 7 months before the HX20V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.