Canon A800 vs Leica V-Lux 20

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A800 and Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 9 months later than the V-Lux 20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A800 scores versus the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the V-Lux 20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.