Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Released August 2011
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S6200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 3 months before the S6200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S6200
V-Lux 30 | S6200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Leica V-Lux 30
S6200 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S6200
V-Lux 30 | S6200 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S6200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the S6200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S6200 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S6200.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 30 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-26 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $900 | $229 |