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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 10 years before the P950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P950

 V-Lux 2 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P950 V-Lux 2 
RevealedJanuary 2020September 2010Fresher by 113 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P950

 V-Lux 2 P950 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 has outside measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the P950.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and P950.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (520g)
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Nikon P950 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (520 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
Nikon P950 Vlogging info
51
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (520g)
59
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P950
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-21 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 - 290 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,000 $797