Leica V-Lux 3 vs Sony W370

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was launched 24 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers outer 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and W370 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and W370.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W370 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.