Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 3 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and RX10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.