Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon A1000

Here is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A1000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and A1000 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.