Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L820

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 20 months earlier than the L820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the L820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical 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 L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the L820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and L820.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L820 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.