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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the P90 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 years later than the P90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the P90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P90

 V-Lux 4 P90 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P90 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P90

 V-Lux 4 P90 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon P90 has dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the P90.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and P90 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and P90.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher V-Lux 4 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Nikon P90
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Nikon P90
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (540 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (588g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P90 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Nikon P90 Vlogging information
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P90
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix P90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $700