Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon P600
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P610 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe V-Lux 4 was announced 3 years earlier than the P610 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the P610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P610
V-Lux 4 | P610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P610 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | September 2012 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P610
V-Lux 4 | P610 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 features external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P610.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and P610.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P610 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P610 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 7.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 pounds) | 565g (1.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
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 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $899 | $430 |