Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L830

Following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 15 months earlier than the L830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the L830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and L830 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and L830.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L830 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.