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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm A100 versus Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 14 months earlier than the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm A100

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedApril 2010February 2009Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm A100 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $779