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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 6 years before the B700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the B700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon B700

 V-Lux 2 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 B700 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2016September 2010More recent by 66 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700

 V-Lux 2 B700 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the B700.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and B700 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and B700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography features
Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Nikon B700 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography information
Nikon B700 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
Nikon B700 Travel photography info
59
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging factors
Nikon B700 Vlogging factors
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (520g)
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2016-02-23
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,000 $500