Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony H50

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 4 was released 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and H50.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 4 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 should have an edge in sensor innovation.