Leica V-Lux 20 vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 years before the EX2F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and EX2F.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 20 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.