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Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
48 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Released May 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 A2400 IS V-Lux 40 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 V-Lux 40 A2400 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40

          

          

            
 A2400 IS V-Lux 40 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2012Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the V-Lux 40.
Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and V-Lux 40 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and V-Lux 40.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

            Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography information
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (126g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging information
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (210g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISLeica V-Lux 40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots 210 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $699