Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony H55

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 12 months after the H55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and H55.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer V-Lux 30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.