Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
- New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Announced May 2017
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe V-Lux 4 was launched 5 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon W300
V-Lux 4 | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Leica V-Lux 4
W300 | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | September 2012 | Newer by 57 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon W300
V-Lux 4 | W300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the W300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and W300 is 65 and 91 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and W300.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix W300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2017-05-31 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | - |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lb) | 231g (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 280 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $899 | $387 |