Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.