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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 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 L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 4 months later than the L24 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon L24

 V-Lux 30 L24 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 L24 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L24

 V-Lux 30 L24 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the L24.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and L24 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and L24.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Nikon L24
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Nikon L24
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L24
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-26 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $119