Canon N100 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon N100 and Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was introduced 21 months after the V-Lux 40 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the N100 grades against the V-Lux 40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon N100 and 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and V-Lux 40 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.