Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S8200

Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 13 months after the S8200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and S8200 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and S8200.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.