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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 3 months prior to the S6500 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S6500

 V-Lux 4 S6500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S6500 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S6500

 V-Lux 4 S6500 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the S6500.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and S6500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and S6500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
45
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography details
Nikon S6500 Street photography details
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small 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 S6500 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S6500
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $170