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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 6 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon A900

 V-Lux 2 A900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 A900 V-Lux 2 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2010Fresher by 66 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon A900

 V-Lux 2 A900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the A900.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and A900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and A900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Nikon A900
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography features
Nikon A900 Travel photography features
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Nikon A900
51
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon A900
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $400