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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Renewed by Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was brought out 3 months later than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S9300

 V-Lux 4 S9300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S9300 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9300

 V-Lux 4 S9300 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the S9300.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and S9300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 4 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
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has manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Nikon S9300
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
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good battery life (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9300
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $899 $249