Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX300

Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 9 months prior to the HX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 has outer measurements 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and HX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.