Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX1

Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 5 was released 10 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 5 scores vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and HX1 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and HX1.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.