Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S8100

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S8100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 9 months after the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the S8100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and S8100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S8100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.