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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Launched May 2011
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 3 years earlier than the S810c and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S810c

 V-Lux 30 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S810c V-Lux 30 
LaunchedApril 2014May 2011Fresher by 35 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S810c

 V-Lux 30 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the S810c.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S810c is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and S810c.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Street photography with Nikon S810c
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Nikon S810c Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
offers touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S810c
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2014-04-10
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $350