Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 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
- Announced September 2010
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon L830
V-Lux 2 | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Leica V-Lux 2
L830 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 40 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L830
V-Lux 2 | L830 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $300 |