Leica V-Lux 40 vs Sony WX500

Let's look much closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 3 years before the WX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.