Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P90

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 2 years after the P90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P90. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P90 has sizing of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P90 is 90 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and P90.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.