Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2100

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 17 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outer 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the S2100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.