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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 7 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores against the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 40 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 A1000 V-Lux 40 
LaunchedJanuary 2019May 2012Fresher by 81 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon A1000

 V-Lux 40 A1000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the A1000.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and A1000.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
36
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Street photography with Nikon A1000
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (210g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
68
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography advice
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 40
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
72
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon A1000
 Leica V-Lux 40Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 40 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 210 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $477