Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced April 2010

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was unveiled 9 months later than the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 matches up versus the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Leica V-Lux 20
A1200 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A1200
V-Lux 20 | A1200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 20
A1200 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 and the V-Lux 20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and V-Lux 20 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and V-Lux 20.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer A1200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $109 | $779 |