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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 4 years before the A900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon A900

 V-Lux 4 A900 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 A900 V-Lux 4 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2012Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon A900

 V-Lux 4 A900 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the A900.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and A900 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (588g)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
Nikon A900 Vlogging info
63
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon A900
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $899 $400