Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S33

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon S33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty similar but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 5 years before the S33 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon S33 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the S33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S33 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S33.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 20 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S33 will offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.