Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 16 months earlier than the S100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with external dimensions 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 S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and S100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S100 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.