Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony HX99

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 3 was revealed 7 years before the HX99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and HX99.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 3 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.