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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 4 and Nikon Coolpix P100 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P100 ×
Leica V-LUX 4 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P100Leica V-LUX 4
BrandNikonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberP100V-LUX 4
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114125
Width (mm)99110
Height (mm)8387
Weight (g)486590
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)10.312.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-240
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264)AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical ElementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 678.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 120.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCDEVF type; 0.21" Color LCD (1,312K-dots eq.), Field of View: approx. 100%, Lens 18.4x
Focus peaking-+
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (* Extended ISO)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 81/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-upScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Panning, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)0.3 - 13.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 13.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)4370
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack-+
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
  • microphone jack
  • mini-hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.65-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.31-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250540
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • adobe photoshop lightroom 4
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot SelectorLeica-branded version of Panasonic FZ200.



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