Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched September 2012
- Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Announced March 2015
- Replacement is Nikon P1000
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe V-Lux 4 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the P900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 4 grades against the P900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P900
V-Lux 4 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P900 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | September 2012 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P900
V-Lux 4 | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) while the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and P900 is 65 and 52 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and P900.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P900 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
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 white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 899 grams (1.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $899 | $600 |