Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe V-Lux 20 was introduced 16 months earlier than the S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S8200
V-Lux 20 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S8200 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | April 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 961k | 461k | Crisper display (+500k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S8200
V-Lux 20 | S8200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S8200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S8200.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 961k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 213 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $779 | $329 |