Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W370

Here, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 17 months later than the W370 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and W370.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.