Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B600

The following is a detailed assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 8 years prior to the B600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the B600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix B600. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the B600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and B600 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and B600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B600 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.