Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S100

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon S100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the S100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the S100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon S100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S100 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and S100.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.