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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Announced April 2010
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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 3 months prior to the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20

 A3100 IS V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A3100 IS

 V-Lux 20 A3100 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20

 A3100 IS V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010April 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the V-Lux 20.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than others (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISLeica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $159 $779