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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Announced September 2010
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G versus Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 19 months before the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-H20G V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-H20G

 V-Lux 40 EX-H20G 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2010More recent by 19 months
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-H20G V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G against the V-Lux 40.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and V-Lux 40 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (216g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (216 grams)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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