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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 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 A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 5 years prior to the A900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon A900

 V-Lux 30 A900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 A900 V-Lux 30 
RevealedFebruary 2016May 2011More modern by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A900

 V-Lux 30 A900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the A900.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and A900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and A900.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Nikon A900
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
34
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon A900
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $900 $400