Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony A7S

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly well matched but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7S and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Alpha A7S. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony A7S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the A7S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and A7S.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.