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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Announced May 2011
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 13 months before the P310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P310

 V-Lux 30 P310 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 P310 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedJune 2012May 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P310

 V-Lux 30 P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the P310.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and P310 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P310.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P310 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Nikon P310 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
Nikon P310 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Nikon P310 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average (219g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Nikon P310 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
Nikon P310 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P310
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-26 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $700