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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 5 years before the L840 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L840

 V-Lux 20 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 L840 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015April 2010More recent by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L840

 V-Lux 20 L840 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the L840.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and L840.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Nikon L840 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
Nikon L840 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
27
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (538g)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L840
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-20 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 shots
Battery type - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $779 $400