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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 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
  • Introduced April 2010
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm A170 and Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 9 months before the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm A170 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm A170

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2009More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm A170 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 and Leica V-Lux 20 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 vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 140g (0.31 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $779