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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 4
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was launched 2 years after the L100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon L100

 V-Lux 3 L100 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 L100 V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L100

 V-Lux 3 L100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got external measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the L100.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and L100 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and L100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Street photography with Nikon L100
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
56
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
62
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L100
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-08 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $949 $399