Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9300

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was launched 7 months earlier than the S9300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the S9300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and S9300 is 67 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and S9300.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor technology.