Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W370

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was unveiled 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has external dimensions 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the W370.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and W370.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.