Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX30
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe V-Lux 20 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony WX30
| V-Lux 20 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Leica V-Lux 20
| WX30 | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | April 2010 | More modern by 15 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony WX30
| V-Lux 20 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has external dimensions 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and WX30.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX30 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Leica V-Lux 20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica V-Lux 20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-04-20 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $779 | $259 |