Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600
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![Leica V-Lux 2 front Leica V-Lux 2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-2/Leica-V-Lux-2-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix B600 front Nikon Coolpix B600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B600/Nikon-B600-front.jpg)
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43 Features
38 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
- Announced January 2019
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 2 was unveiled 9 years before the B600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the B600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon B600
V-Lux 2 | B600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Leica V-Lux 2
B600 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 101 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B600
V-Lux 2 | B600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the B600.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B600-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and B600 is 67 and 67 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B600-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and B600.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon B600 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B600-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-2-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B600-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B600 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Nikon Coolpix B600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Nikon Coolpix B600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2019-01-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 520 grams (1.15 lbs) | 500 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $297 |