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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was revealed 5 years prior to the L840 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the L840 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon L840

 V-Lux 2 L840 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 L840 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L840

 V-Lux 2 L840 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 features physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 against the L840.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 2 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 2 and L840.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
52
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Sports photography with Nikon L840
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
59
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (520 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery pack (590 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 2
Vlogging with Nikon L840
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (520g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (538 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon L840
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 590 pictures
Battery format - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $400