Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 11 months before the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX50V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.