Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close but the V-Lux 5 (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 5 was brought out 6 years after the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides exterior 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and HX400V is 55 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and HX400V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 5 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more modern V-Lux 5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.