Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P330

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively close but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the P330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the P330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and P330 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and P330.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.