Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced March 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P310
- Replacement is Nikon P340

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is very well matched but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years prior to the P330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the P330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix P330. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon P330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon P330
V-Lux 20 | P330 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Leica V-Lux 20
P330 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon P330
V-Lux 20 | P330 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the P330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and P330 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and P330.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The V-Lux 20 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P330 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix P330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix P330 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2013-03-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/1.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 213 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $779 | $500 |