Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony NEX-5T

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 30 was released 3 years prior to the NEX-5T which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.