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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 5 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the B700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon B700

 V-Lux 30 B700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 B700 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2011Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon B700

 V-Lux 30 B700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the B700.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and B700 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and B700.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon B700 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Nikon B700
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Nikon B700
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Nikon B700
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
great battery power (350 shots)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
59
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Nikon B700 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (565g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon B700
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $500