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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon S570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 9 months later than the S570 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S570

 V-Lux 20 S570 
LaunchedApril 2010August 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S570 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S570

 V-Lux 20 S570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon S570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the S570.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S570 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and S570.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography advice
Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Nikon S570
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S570
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-20 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $779 $180