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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced April 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was launched 22 months prior to the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony W690

 V-Lux 20 W690 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 W690 V-Lux 20 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2010Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W690

 V-Lux 20 W690 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the W690.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Sony W690 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Sony W690 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W690
 Leica V-Lux 20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-20 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $779 $297