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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300, one is 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 S4300 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 8 months earlier than the S4300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S4300

 V-Lux 30 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S4300 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S4300

 V-Lux 30 S4300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the S4300.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S4300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and S4300.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (219g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S4300
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $119