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Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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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Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was launched 4 months later than the V-Lux 20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S200 grades against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-S200 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-S200

 V-Lux 20 EX-S200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-S200 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedAugust 2010April 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S200 against the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others (218g)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S200 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-04-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $779