Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S810c

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was introduced 19 months before the S810c which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S810c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the S810c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and S810c is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and S810c.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.