Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2010
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Replacement is Nikon P1000
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe V-Lux 2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the P900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the P900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P900
V-Lux 2 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 2
P900 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | September 2010 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P900
V-Lux 2 | P900 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Nikon P900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the P900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and P900.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 2 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 2 | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 520 gr (1.15 lbs) | 899 gr (1.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,000 | $600 |