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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 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 S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S630, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 2 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S630

 V-Lux 30 S630 
IntroducedMay 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S630 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S630

 V-Lux 30 S630 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S630.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S630 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S630.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
features touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S630
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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