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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Nikon P900
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P900

 V-Lux 4 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P900 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedMarch 2015September 2012More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P900

 V-Lux 4 P900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
Nikon P900 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588g)
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Nikon P900
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (360 per charge)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588g)
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (899g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P900
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P900
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