Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX80

Here is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was announced 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and HX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.