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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was manufactured 3 years before the L840 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon L840

 V-Lux 4 L840 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 L840 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2012Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L840

 V-Lux 4 L840 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the L840.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and L840 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and L840.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L840 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
55
great battery life (540 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery pack (590 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L840 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
63
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (588g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon L840
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 540 photographs 590 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $400