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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the L110 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 23 months after the L110 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the L110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon L110

 V-Lux 3 L110 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2010More modern by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 L110 V-Lux 3 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L110

 V-Lux 3 L110 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L110 has sizing of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the L110.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and L110 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and L110.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent V-Lux 3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (410 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Nikon L110
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging advice
Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L110
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix L110
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix L110
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-12-08 2010-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 13.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 406g (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC 9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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