Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon A1000
V-Lux 40 | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Leica V-Lux 40
A1000 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | May 2012 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon A1000
V-Lux 40 | A1000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |