Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.