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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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
  • Released May 2012
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was launched 11 months earlier than the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the V-Lux 40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 30 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 V-Lux 40 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedMay 2012May 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 30 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 and the V-Lux 40.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and V-Lux 40 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and V-Lux 40.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Leica V-Lux 30Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Leica V-Lux 40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-26 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $699