Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony H20

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 3 years later than the H20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the H20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 40 provides an advantage in sensor technology.