Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced February 2016
- Successor is Nikon A1000
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe V-Lux 40 was revealed 4 years before the A900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades against the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon A900
V-Lux 40 | A900 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Leica V-Lux 40
A900 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon A900
V-Lux 40 | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with external 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) whilst the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the A900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and A900 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and A900.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-10 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $400 |