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Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon D20 and Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D20 grades vs the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 D20 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2011Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon D20

 V-Lux 30 D20 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Leica V-Lux 30

 D20 V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D20 and the V-Lux 30.

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer D20 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
60
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon D20 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot D20Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $900