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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Nikon P510
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P510

 V-Lux 4 P510 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P510 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P510

 V-Lux 4 P510 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (540 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
55
great battery (540 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
not so great battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
Nikon P510 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P510
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P510
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