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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Released April 2010
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 3 years before the L28 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L28

 V-Lux 20 L28 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 L28 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L28

 V-Lux 20 L28 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside dimensions 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 L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the L28.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and L28.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Nikon L28 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (20MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Nikon L28
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L28
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $779 $90