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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 3 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon L100

 V-Lux 4 L100 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 L100 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L100

 V-Lux 4 L100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the L100.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and L100 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and L100.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 4 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
Nikon L100 Street photography details
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (540 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Nikon L100 Travel photography details
55
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
63
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L100
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $899 $399