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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 3 years before the P600 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the P600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P600

 V-Lux 30 P600 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 P600 V-Lux 30 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P600

 V-Lux 30 P600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the P600.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and P600 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and P600.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
Nikon P600 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
Nikon P600 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography info
Nikon P600 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (219g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Nikon P600
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Nikon P600
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (565 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P600
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $750