Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L22

Below is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon L22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 16 months later than the L22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the L22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys external 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 L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the L22.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and L22 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and L22.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.