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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed May 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched around the same time to the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 scores vs the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S9100

 V-Lux 30 S9100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S9100 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S9100

 V-Lux 30 S9100 
RevealedMay 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S9100.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S9100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (214g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S9100
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-05-26 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Expeed C2
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 270 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $329