Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon D850

Here, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon D850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and D850 (46MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and D850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 30 was revealed 7 years earlier than the D850 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the D850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon D850. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features outside 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 D850 has measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon D850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the D850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and D850 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and D850.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D850 will give you extra detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.