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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 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
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 4 years prior to the P530 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P530

 V-Lux 2 P530 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P530 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2010Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P530

 V-Lux 2 P530 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has external 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 P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the P530.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and P530.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P530 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Nikon P530
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography advice
Nikon P530 Travel photography advice
59
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (520g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
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
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging advice
Nikon P530 Vlogging advice
51
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (520g)
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P530
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2014-02-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $280