Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was brought out 7 months later than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.