Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sony A99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 years before the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got 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) while the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and A99.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.