Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S9900

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 4 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and S9900 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and S9900.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.