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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 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
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was released 4 years prior to the L830 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 2 scores versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon L830

 V-Lux 2 L830 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 L830 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L830

 V-Lux 2 L830 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the L830.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and L830.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (520 grams)
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography features
Nikon L830 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
51
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (520 grams)
28
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L830
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 508g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 - 390 shots
Battery format - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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