Canon A2100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was introduced 14 months before the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores versus the V-Lux 20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and V-Lux 20 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.