Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and HX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 30 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will produce extra detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.