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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced May 2011
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 30 was revealed 2 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S620

 V-Lux 30 S620 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S620 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S620

 V-Lux 30 S620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outer 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) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the S620.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and S620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and S620.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (219g)
features touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S620
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 219g (0.48 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $37