Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W220

Following is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was manufactured 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and W220.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 40 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.