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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2300 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 22 months later than the V-Lux 20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2300 matches up vs the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 A2300 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2010Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A2300

 V-Lux 20 A2300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Leica V-Lux 20

 A2300 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2300 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 vs the V-Lux 20.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2300 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A2300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
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fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $779