Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 7 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got exterior 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 HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX30V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.