Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony H200

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the H200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and H200.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H200 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.