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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 5 years prior to the B700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 3 scores versus the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon B700

 V-Lux 3 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 B700 V-Lux 3 
LaunchedFebruary 2016December 2011Newer by 51 months
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon B700

 V-Lux 3 B700 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the B700.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and B700 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and B700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon B700 to result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Nikon B700 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography information
Nikon B700 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography details
Nikon B700 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography advice
Nikon B700 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon B700
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 410 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $949 $500