Clicky

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

The V-Lux 20 was launched 3 years before the L610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L610

 V-Lux 20 L610 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 L610 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedAugust 2012April 2010More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L610

 V-Lux 20 L610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the L610.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and L610.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Nikon L610 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Nikon L610
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (120 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (120 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (120 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L610
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix L610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life - 120 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $779 $150