Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced May 2011
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Announced January 2019
- Replaced the Nikon A900
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 30 was launched 8 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon A1000
V-Lux 30 | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 30
A1000 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | May 2011 | More recent by 93 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A1000
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the A1000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and A1000 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and A1000.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A1000 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2019-01-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | No |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lb) | 330 gr (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $900 | $477 |