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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 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
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P610 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 5 years before the P610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the P610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P610

 V-Lux 2 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P610 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P610

 V-Lux 2 P610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the P610.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and P610 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and P610.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P610 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P610 Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Street photography with Nikon P610
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Nikon P610
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Nikon P610
59
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (520g)
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P610
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 gr (1.15 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,000 $430