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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46
Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 5 months later than the V-Lux 40 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 4 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 V-Lux 40 V-Lux 4 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40

 V-Lux 4 V-Lux 40 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012May 2012Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 4 features external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the V-Lux 40.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 40 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (588g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (540 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography info
55
great battery power (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (588g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (588g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Leica V-Lux 4Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Leica V-Lux 40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-05-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 540 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $899 $699