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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Launched April 2010
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 16 months before the S6200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 20 scores vs the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S6200

 V-Lux 20 S6200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S6200 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedAugust 2011April 2010Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S6200

 V-Lux 20 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the S6200.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and S6200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S6200.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography information
Nikon S6200 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
63
lighter than competition (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S6200
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-20 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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