Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 17 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.