Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S31

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty similar but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 20 was released 4 years prior to the S31 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the S31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers external 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the S31.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and S31.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 20 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.