Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony S930

Below, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 40 matches up versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.