Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Launched July 2010
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe V-Lux 4 was released 2 years later than the P100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P100
V-Lux 4 | P100 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P100 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P100
V-Lux 4 | P100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the P100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and P100 is 65 and 68 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and P100.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 4 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 481 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $400 |