Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P950

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 9 years before the P950 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the P950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and P950 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and P950.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P950 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.