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Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced April 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 9 months later than the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2200 scores against the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 A2200 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A2200

 V-Lux 20 A2200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Leica V-Lux 20

 A2200 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 against the V-Lux 20.

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and V-Lux 20.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography highlights
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (280 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot A2200Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 280 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $779