Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L840
V-Lux 20 | L840 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 20
L840 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | April 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L840
V-Lux 20 | L840 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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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 |