Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 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
- Released September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P500
- Renewed by Nikon P520
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe V-Lux 4 was brought out 3 months later than the P510 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the P510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix P510. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P510
V-Lux 4 | P510 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P510 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P510
V-Lux 4 | P510 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the P510.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and P510 is 65 and 66 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and P510.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P510 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P510 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-07-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lb) | 555g (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
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 |
Retail pricing | $899 | $600 |