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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S640, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 22 months after the S640 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon S640

 V-Lux 30 S640 
ReleasedMay 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 S640 V-Lux 30 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S640

 V-Lux 30 S640 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the S640.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and S640 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 30 and S640.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Nikon S640 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Nikon S640
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon S640
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-26 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $225