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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S9300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S9300

 V-Lux 20 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S9300 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedJuly 2012April 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9300

 V-Lux 20 S9300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the S9300.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and S9300.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9300
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $779 $249