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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 20 months later than the P90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P90

 V-Lux 2 P90 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P90 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P90

 V-Lux 2 P90 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the P90.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and P90 is 67 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and P90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Nikon P90 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Nikon P90 Vlogging features
51
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (520g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P90
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,000 $700