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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 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 L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 2 years after the L100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon L100

 V-Lux 30 L100 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 L100 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L100

 V-Lux 30 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outer dimensions 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 L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the L100.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and L100 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and L100.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Nikon L100 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (219g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L100
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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