Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon A900
V-Lux 4 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Leica V-Lux 4
A900 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | September 2012 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon A900
V-Lux 4 | A900 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |