Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9500

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 20 months prior to the S9500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 30 grades vs the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the S9500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and S9500 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and S9500.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.