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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(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
Nikon S9700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon S9700

 V-Lux 4 S9700 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 S9700 V-Lux 4 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2012More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9700

 V-Lux 4 S9700 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
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good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9700 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9700 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon S9700
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix S9700
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