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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon L120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 4 months before the L120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon L120

 V-Lux 2 L120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 L120 V-Lux 2 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L120

 V-Lux 2 L120 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has sizing of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 and the L120.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and L120 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and L120.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography information
Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
Nikon L120 Street photography details
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (520 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Nikon L120
59
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L120 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
51
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (520 grams)
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L120
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $300