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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P900

 V-Lux 2 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P900 V-Lux 2 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2010More modern by 54 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P900

 V-Lux 2 P900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography highlights
Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (520g)
45
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Nikon P900 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography advice
Nikon P900 Travel photography advice
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery life (360 shots)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (520g)
54
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (899g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P900
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P900
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