Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700
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![Leica V-Lux 20 front Leica V-Lux 20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-20/Leica-V-Lux-20-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S9700 front Nikon Coolpix S9700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9700/Nikon-S9700-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 4 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S9700
V-Lux 20 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Leica V-Lux 20
S9700 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S9700
V-Lux 20 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S9700.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and S9700.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-20 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 232g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $779 | $350 |