Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon AW130

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 5 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the AW130 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the AW130.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and AW130.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.