Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX350

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 6 years before the HX350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and HX350.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.