Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got 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) and the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and HX50V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX50V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.