Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S6300

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the S6300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and S6300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.