Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P900

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the P900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with 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) whilst the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the P900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and P900 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P900.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.