Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony RX10

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 4 was released 18 months earlier than the RX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the RX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and RX10 is 65 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and RX10.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 4 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be behind in sensor innovation.