Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9900

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got outer measurements 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 S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the S9900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S9900.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.