Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX80

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the HX80 when it comes 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-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys outside 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) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and HX80.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.