Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S3300

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 21 months before the S3300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the S3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and S3300.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.