Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
- Later Model is Nikon S9900
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe V-Lux 4 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the S9700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S9700
V-Lux 4 | S9700 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Leica V-Lux 4
S9700 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9700
V-Lux 4 | S9700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outside measurements 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 S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon S9700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the S9700.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and S9700 is 65 and 90 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and S9700.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 pounds) | 232g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $899 | $350 |