Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600
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46 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P600. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P600
V-Lux 30 | P600 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Leica V-Lux 30
P600 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | May 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P600
V-Lux 30 | P600 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P600 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix P600 | |
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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 |