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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the L110 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 8 months later than the L110 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the L110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon L110

 V-Lux 2 L110 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 L110 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L110

 V-Lux 2 L110 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the L110.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and L110 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and L110.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 2 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Nikon L110
51
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
Nikon L110 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Nikon L110
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Nikon L110
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L110
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix L110
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 13.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 gr (1.15 lbs) 406 gr (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $280