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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 17 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Sony S2000

 V-Lux 30 S2000 
RevealedMay 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S2000 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony S2000

 V-Lux 30 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S2000.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
26
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Sony S2000
 Leica V-Lux 30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 219g (0.48 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $225