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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 A1200 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A1200

 V-Lux 20 A1200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 20

 A1200 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
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supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
23
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot A1200Leica V-Lux 20
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