Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S6200
V-Lux 20 | S6200 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S6200 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S6200
V-Lux 20 | S6200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $779 | $229 |