Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon P510
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe V-Lux 4 was launched 20 months later than the P500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P500
V-Lux 4 | P500 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P500 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P500
V-Lux 4 | P500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and P500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 4 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $899 | $399 |