Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon AW100
V-Lux 20 | AW100 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Leica V-Lux 20
AW100 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon AW100
V-Lux 20 | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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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 |