Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P950

Following is a detailed analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 9 years before the P950 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the P950.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and P950.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P950 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor tech.