Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Leica V-Lux 40
V-Lux 4 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | 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 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | May 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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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 |