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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 3 years before the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony W710

 V-Lux 20 W710 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 W710 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 33 months
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W710

 V-Lux 20 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outer measurements 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the W710.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and W710.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W710 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Sony W710
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony W710
 Leica V-Lux 20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-04-20 2013-01-08
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 gr (0.48 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $779 $90