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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released April 2010
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Sony WX300

 V-Lux 20 WX300 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 WX300 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedFebruary 2013April 2010Newer by 34 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony WX300

 V-Lux 20 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the WX300.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Travel photography with Sony WX300
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (166g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony WX300
 Leica V-Lux 20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" 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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $779 $330