Clicky

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 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 L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 months later than the L110 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the L110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L110

 V-Lux 20 L110 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 L110 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L110

 V-Lux 20 L110 
AnnouncedApril 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the L110.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and L110 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and L110.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
Nikon L110 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Nikon L110 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Nikon L110
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Nikon L110 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L110
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix L110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 13.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 406 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $779 $280