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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
36
Features
70
Overall
49

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Launched May 2011
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P7700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the P7700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P7700

 V-Lux 30 P7700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 P7700 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedMay 2013May 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P7700

 V-Lux 30 P7700 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the P7700.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P7700 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and P7700.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Nikon P7700
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7700 Sports photography factors
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (219g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (392g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
75
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (392g)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P7700
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 392 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life 260 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $900 $499