Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony W800

Here is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 3 years before the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.