Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S9300
V-Lux 4 | S9300 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Leica V-Lux 4
S9300 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9300
V-Lux 4 | S9300 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | July 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |