Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P530

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 3 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and P530 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and P530.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P530 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.