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Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
  • Launched April 2010
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Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was released 3 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the N100 matches up vs the V-Lux 20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 N100 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2010More recent by 46 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon N100

 V-Lux 20 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Leica V-Lux 20

 N100 V-Lux 20 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 versus the V-Lux 20.

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and V-Lux 20 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The N100 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (289 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (289 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (289g)
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Canon PowerShot N100Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $779