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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 4
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 5 months later than the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 3 matches up versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 V-Lux 3 S9100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Leica V-Lux 3

          

          

            
 S9100 V-Lux 3 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 V-Lux 3 S9100 
IntroducedDecember 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the S9100.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and S9100 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and S9100.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 supports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 3 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
58
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (540g)
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (214g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
42
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery pack (410 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
36
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (270 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica V-Lux 3 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
56
 good battery pack (410 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (270 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 3
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (410 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery power (270 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly display
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon S9100
 Leica V-Lux 3Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-08 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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