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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Nikon P100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P100

 V-Lux 4 P100 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P100 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P100

 V-Lux 4 P100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography info
Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Nikon P100
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (540 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Nikon P100 Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (481g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon P100
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Nikon P100
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (481 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P100
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P100
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