Leica Q2 vs Nikon L840

Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica Q2 vs Nikon L840, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and L840 (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and L840 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 was revealed 4 years after the L840 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q2 matches up vs the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q2 vs Nikon L840 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Q2 against the L840.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and L840.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will offer you more detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Q2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.