Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 15 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and HX9V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX9V to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.