Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9500

Here is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 13 months earlier than the S9500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the S9500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 3 and S9500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and S9500.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.