Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W730

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and W730.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.