Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P530

Here is a in-depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 16 months prior to the P530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P530.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and P530 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and P530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P530 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.