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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was launched very close to the L810 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 scores against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon L810

 V-Lux 3 L810 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 L810 V-Lux 3 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L810

 V-Lux 3 L810 
ReleasedDecember 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 features external measurements 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 L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the L810.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and L810 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and L810.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L810 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Travel photography with Nikon L810
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great battery (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging information
Nikon L810 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon L810
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BP-DC 9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $949 $280