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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 30 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A1000 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019May 2011More recent by 93 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 30 A1000 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A1000
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix A1000
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