Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Here, we will be comparing the Canon A810 and Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A810 was released 3 months before the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A810 scores vs the V-Lux 40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Leica V-Lux 40
| A810 | V-Lux 40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A810
| V-Lux 40 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Leica V-Lux 40
| A810 | V-Lux 40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | May 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the V-Lux 40.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and V-Lux 40.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Canon A810 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 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 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 | 220 pictures | 210 pictures |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $699 |