Canon A3300 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon A3300 IS versus Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 9 months later than the V-Lux 20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3300 IS grades versus the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with 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 utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the V-Lux 20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.