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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 3 years prior to the L830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon L830

 V-Lux 30 L830 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 L830 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L830

 V-Lux 30 L830 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the L830.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and L830 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and L830.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L830 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good battery (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Nikon L830
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
28
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (508g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L830
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-05-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 219 gr (0.48 lbs) 508 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 images 390 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $300