Leica V-LUX 30 vs Nikon AW130

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Leica V-LUX 30 vs Nikon AW130

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 30 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW130 Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon W300
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Differences

Leica V-LUX 30 advantages over Nikon AW130

More telephoto lens reach
384 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon AW130 advantages over Leica V-LUX 30

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
9 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
921k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica V-LUX 30.
Read our Leica V-LUX 30 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon AW130, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon AW130 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Leica V-LUX 30

Canon SX260 HS

$1300
1/2.33 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Canon SX260 HS

Nikon AW130

Canon SX260 HS

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$480
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW130 vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Leica V-LUX 40

Leica V-LUX 30

Leica V-LUX 40

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Leica V-LUX 40

Nikon AW130

Leica V-LUX 40

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Slower slow-motion
Touchscreen

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Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Leica V-LUX 30

Panasonic ZS25

$1300
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure
Faster JPEG shooting

$470
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon AW130

Panasonic ZS25

$299
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

$470
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 60p video

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Compared to Nikon AW120

Leica V-LUX 30

Nikon AW120

$1300
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Shoots 60p video

$219
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Nikon AW120

Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$219
1/2.3 inch

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Compared to Nikon W300

Leica V-LUX 30

Nikon W300

$1300
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$387
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica V-LUX 30 vs Nikon W300

Nikon AW130

Nikon W300

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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