Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.