Canon N Facebook ready vs Leica V-Lux 40

The following is a extended review of the Canon N Facebook ready vs Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was unveiled 16 months after the V-Lux 40 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the V-Lux 40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready comes with outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon N Facebook ready vs Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the V-Lux 40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer N Facebook ready will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.