Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony H90

In this article, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 3 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and H90 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H90 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.