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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(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
Nikon S5300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S5300

 V-Lux 30 S5300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S5300 V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2011More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S5300

 V-Lux 30 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Nikon S5300
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (138 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (138 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S5300
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S5300
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