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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was released 15 months later than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 4 scores vs the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S9100

 V-Lux 4 S9100 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011More recent by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S9100 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9100

 V-Lux 4 S9100 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the S9100.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and S9100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and S9100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
32
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
39
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging details
Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
63
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9100
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-17 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $899 $329