Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX99

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 40 was released 7 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 40 features outer 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and HX99.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 40 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.