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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Launched May 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was launched 8 months before the V-Lux 30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H20G grades against the V-Lux 30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-H20G V-Lux 30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-H20G

 V-Lux 30 EX-H20G 
LaunchedMay 2011September 2010Newer by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-H20G V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (216g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (216g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $900