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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 8 months after the L810 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon L810

 V-Lux 4 L810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 L810 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L810

 V-Lux 4 L810 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 features physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the L810.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and L810 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and L810.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Nikon L810
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (540 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
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better than average battery (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (540 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L810
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $280