Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon S8200

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 11 months prior to the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 2 matches up vs the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 has external dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and S8200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor tech.