Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon S9900

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 4 years before the S9900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 matches up versus the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and S9900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.