Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon D7100

On this page, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon D7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") and D7100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 7 months before the D7100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon D7100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys physical 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 D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 against the D7100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and D7100 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and D7100.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D7100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.