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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony W370

 V-Lux 20 W370 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 W370 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W370

 V-Lux 20 W370 
RevealedApril 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Sony W370
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Sony W370
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Sony W370
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W370
 Leica V-Lux 20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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