Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A810 versus Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 22 months after the V-Lux 20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A810 matches up against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A810 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.