Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 18 months prior to the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and RX100 II is 67 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and RX100 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.