Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 6 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside dimensions 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.