Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and WX500.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.