Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.