Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony TX10

Here is a extensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 4 months later than the TX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and TX10 is 67 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and TX10.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.