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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Photography Glossary

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 4 years prior to the B700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon B700

 V-Lux 4 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 B700 V-Lux 4 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2012More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon B700

 V-Lux 4 B700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon B700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the B700.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and B700 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and B700.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon B700 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B700 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
Nikon B700 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (540 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Nikon B700
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good battery (540 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (350 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Nikon B700
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon B700
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $899 $500