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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Announced May 2011
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 19 months before the S6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S6500

 V-Lux 30 S6500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S6500 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More modern by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S6500

 V-Lux 30 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S6500.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S6500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and S6500.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Nikon S6500
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6500 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S6500
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $170