Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300
90 Imaging
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years before the S5300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 30 matches up vs the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S5300
V-Lux 30 | S5300 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Leica V-Lux 30
S5300 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | May 2011 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S5300
V-Lux 30 | S5300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides 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 S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the S5300.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S5300 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S5300.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix S5300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-26 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-208mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 138 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 180 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $900 | $180 |