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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Announced May 2011
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was unveiled 4 years before the L840 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon L840

 V-Lux 30 L840 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 L840 V-Lux 30 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2011More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L840

 V-Lux 30 L840 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the L840.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and L840 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and L840.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L840 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography features
Nikon L840 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography factors
Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery pack (590 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Nikon L840
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon L840
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-05-26 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 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
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 538 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 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 260 photographs 590 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $400