Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P950
V-Lux 4 | P950 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P950 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 88 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P950
V-Lux 4 | P950 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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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 |