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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released April 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 4 months later than the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony S2100

 V-Lux 20 S2100 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S2100 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony S2100

 V-Lux 20 S2100 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external 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 Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S2100.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S2100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony S2100
 Leica V-Lux 20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $779 $0