Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 2 months prior to the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys outside dimensions 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the HX20V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and HX20V.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.