Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 5 months before the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX300.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.