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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

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
  • Released April 2010
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 9 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 20 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 A1000 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019April 2010Newer by 106 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 20 A1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the A1000.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and A1000.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Nikon A1000
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon A1000
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $779 $477