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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up vs the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P950

 V-Lux 4 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P950 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020September 2012Fresher by 88 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P950

 V-Lux 4 P950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the P950.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and P950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P950 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
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has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography info
Nikon P950 Street photography info
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588g)
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P950 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Nikon P950 Travel photography info
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (588g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P950
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lb) 1005 gr (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $899 $797