Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S9300
V-Lux 20 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S9300 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9300
V-Lux 20 | S9300 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |