Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- New Model is Nikon P90
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe V-Lux 30 was brought out 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P80
V-Lux 30 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 29 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Leica V-Lux 30
P80 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P80
V-Lux 30 | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside dimensions 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 P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P80 is 90 and 75 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-05-26 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $900 | $400 |