Clicky

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
41

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A1400 was introduced 14 months after the V-Lux 40 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1400 grades versus the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 A1400 V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 14 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A1400

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 A1400 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 A1400 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1400 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1400 versus the V-Lux 40.
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and V-Lux 40.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


                Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images        

	
	
	
	

        

          
Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
34
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
35
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Street Comparison
Canon A1400 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
47
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (210g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Sports Comparison
Canon A1400 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
32
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (210 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon A1400 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography information
62
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
Canon A1400 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography info
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
        
                
        

          

            
Canon A1400 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A1400Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $109 $699