Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20
A3100 IS | V-Lux 20 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon A3100 IS
V-Lux 20 | A3100 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
A3100 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | April 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |