Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L24

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon L24, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 20 months after the L24 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the L24 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix L24. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon L24 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers physical dimensions 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 L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon L24 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the L24.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and L24 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and L24.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L24 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.