Leica V-Lux 4 vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 4 was released 4 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and RX10 III is 65 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and RX10 III.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 4 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.