Reasons to choose V-Lux 40
Released in 2012, V-Lux 40 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica V-Lux 40
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
V-Lux 4026 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-HX5- Area ratio
- 1.06:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 6.1%
The V-Lux 40 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
V-Lux 40MetricCyber-shot DSC-HX5
14.1 MPEffective pixels10.6 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor5.9 × 4.43
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.57 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area2.47 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density40.56 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.86
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight170 g
Internal storageStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The V-Lux 40 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has the lighter body. The V-Lux 40 has the higher effective resolution. The V-Lux 40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Released in 2010, Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has about 26 mm² of sensor area, 10.6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.