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Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 40
(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
  • Launched May 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was released 3 years before the V-Lux 40 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H15 grades against the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-H15 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-H15

 V-Lux 40 EX-H15 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-H15 V-Lux 40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 versus the V-Lux 40.

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography highlights
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (210g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 40
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $699