Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7800

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P7800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 3 years before the P7800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades against the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the P7800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and P7800 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P7800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.