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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(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
  • Released April 2010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 8 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh G900

 V-Lux 20 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 G900 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2010More recent by 95 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900

 V-Lux 20 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the G900.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and G900.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Street photography with Ricoh G900
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Ricoh G900 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh G900
 Leica V-Lux 20Ricoh G900
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-04-20 2018-02-21
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $779 $752