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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 7 years prior to the A1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 4 A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 A1000 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019September 2012More recent by 77 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 4 A1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the A1000.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and A1000 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and A1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
low battery power (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon A1000
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 540 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $899 $477