Clicky

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 2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 P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Nikon P610
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The V-Lux 3 was introduced 3 years prior to the P600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the P600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon P600

 V-Lux 3 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Leica V-Lux 3

 P600 V-Lux 3 
LaunchedFebruary 2014December 2011More modern by 26 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon P600

 V-Lux 3 P600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides 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) while the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the P600.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and P600.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P600 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography information
Nikon P600 Portrait photography information
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography info
Nikon P600 Street photography info
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (565g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Sports photography with Nikon P600
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (410 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography details
Nikon P600 Travel photography details
56
great battery (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography features
Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon P600
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 565 gr (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 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 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC 9 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $949 $750