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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2010
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW110
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the AW100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the AW100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon AW100

 V-Lux 20 AW100 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 AW100 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedAugust 2011April 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon AW100

 V-Lux 20 AW100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon AW100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the AW100.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and AW100.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon AW100
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-20 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash modes 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 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $779 $299