Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe V-Lux 20 was released 4 months later than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony W370
V-Lux 20 | W370 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Leica V-Lux 20
W370 | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W370
V-Lux 20 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides exterior 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) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the W370.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and W370.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $779 | $230 |