Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A1000

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.

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.

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.

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.